[Elecraft] Better flush-cutters than Xcelite?

[DAVE HEALY]

Hi, Gang....

I bought a pair of Xcelite MS54-3J flush cutters to build my K2.

Before I even finished the RF board, the tips of the cutters were =
distorted (like I cut #00 with it) and I had to cut further down the =
neck and couldn't snip with the tips anymore.

So, I bought another pair for the KPA100, which I'm working on now.

This brand new pair hasn't been peened properly.  With pressure applied =
during a cut, the mating jaws move off axis perhaps .030".  It cuts, but =
sloppily.

Isn't there a better flush-cutter out there?

I don't care if they are US$30/ea, I just want a good cutter that will =
last through a few projects.

....(and I thought US$15 was a lot to spend on a pair of dikes!).

Your suggestions are WELCOME!

Thanks,

-dave-  N7DKK, Medford, Oregon


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