[Elecraft] Better flush-cutters than Xcelite?

Fri Jan 23 18:46:01 2004

I bought a pair from Snap-On at their tent at the Oshkosh Airshow last
summer.  They had an airshow discount (I believe 10 or 15%) and that put
them in the $35 price range.

They are of the usual Snap-On quality, and do a beautiful job.  Also, if
they wear or break, you can get a replacement for free for life!

BTW, I used them on a circuit board that did *not* have plated-through
holes, and the leverage of their jaws pulled the pads off of the board.  Be
cautious about this!

Dan Allen
KB4ZVM
K-2 S/N 1757
----- Original Message -----
From: "DAVE HEALY" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 4:04 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Better flush-cutters than Xcelite?

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.

Isn't there a better flush-cutter out there?
I don't care if they are US$30/ea
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