[Elecraft] Better flush-cutters than Xcelite?

[Don Brown]

Hi

The Xcelite 170M or almost the same tool made by Hakko is the CHP-170. I =
like the grip a little better on the Hakko. The cost is around $10 for =
either. The Xcelite is available at Home Depot and there is a matching =
needle nose pliers. I have one or two of these that are over 10 years =
old and have built 13 K2's and several K1's. They still cut fine.

Don Brown
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  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: DAVE HEALY=20
  To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net=20
  Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 3:04 PM
  Subject: [Elecraft] Better flush-cutters than Xcelite?


  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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