[Elecraft] Cutting leads in tight places

[Lee H]

I am progressing on my K2 project, I just finished the steps on page  
57 that had me solder several components  to the bottom side of the  
RF board.  My problem is getting my cutters into some of the tight  
places on the top of the board. I thought the hard part was over when  
I finished soldering without causing heat damage to near by  
components but I am finding it nearly impossible to trim the leads  
now. I have the recommended angle cutting tool but I still can't get  
down to board level with them to cut them anywhere near flush.

Any ideas.