premnayloon Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 what snips do you all use for the cutting of wire. my first choice is the Felco c7 snips, though i ususally use the same style but different makes, i am really annoyed around 5-6 years ago i found a seller on Ebay selling snips identical to the Felco ones, same colour etc, for 0nly £2.00 per set i took ten thinking they would be cheap and nasty there were excellent so kept a couple of sets to myself and knocked the rest out at a tenner each, went to buy more but the sellera had sold out when i bought the original ten he had 200-3oo remaining. i have wondered if Knipex ones are any better,
Rossco Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 No they are not but the new felco snips I got aren't that great either so took the spring out of the new ones and put them in the old pair
Frontrowfencing Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 We generally use maun cutters as a rule but then depending g on job we have other makes. The ones. We use are great on h t wire
Charliehub Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 Always been a fan of Knipex fantastic cutters not cheap but worth every penny
premnayloon Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Posted May 16, 2015 Have you used the felco ones Charlie? How do knipex compare to them.
MikeW Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 I had some knipex recently and they lasted 5 minutes! I get some off ebay that look the same for £20 from a seller called powerfix direct, they seem to last quite a while but never found what I would call a really good set that last cutting 3.15ht wire
RED STAG Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Tools-Mini-Bolt-Cutters-36092-/321742703802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae95c0cba We use these and have no complaints but beware imitations for half the price,
Goaty Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 I have felco c7 but tend to use fencing pliers side cut notches. The stockade type are on the wish list.
Ajmoore1 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 I have been using these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260372318573?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT @ £15 not the end of the world if someone looses them but if I paid £40 for the felco ones don't think I would trust anyone else to use them!
Charliehub Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 There are fake Knipex out there so bee warned if they are £20 they will be fake we have 4 sets the oldest are about 12 years old they are a bit tired but a new set treat Ht like butter
ffencing Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Felco C7 here too. Always try to use the best tools, they work so much better, last so much longer and earn you more along the way.
Robbell Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 KNIPPEX 7112, OR BARCO FOR ME, STOCKADE ONES ARE GOOD AND YOU CAN PULL STAPPLES OUT WITH THEM NOT A FAN OF THE FELCO ONES THOUGH
premnayloon Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Posted May 17, 2015 Just a query rob why don't you like felco, light easily carried in pockets, cuts all gauges of wire, the only fault I've had with that style of cutters, though not with the actual felco ones is the springs are liable to go but new spring are available from felco.
Charliehub Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Had a set of Felco ones in the past they are designed for wire rope which they cut effortlessly but found them harder to use on plain ht than the Knipex
premnayloon Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Posted May 17, 2015 Fair enough ill maybe try a set of knives, do you stock them Charlie?
Robbell Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Did you shout that ROB....? i type looking at the key board and couldn't be bothered to re do it lol
Robbell Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Just a query rob why don't you like felco, light easily carried in pockets, cuts all gauges of wire, the only fault I've had with that style of cutters, though not with the actual felco ones is the springs are liable to go but new spring are available from felco. i dont know realy, they just hung about in buckets for a few years and no one would use them, think i gave them away in the end
D A MacDougall Fencing Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Felco but iv got a old set off fencing pliers as well . Wish I could get a another set off them they where made to last
tepapa Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 I use 8"maun pliers for stripping hinge joints, the side cutters went blunt after 18 months so now got knipex for cutting and all good so far, not tried the others. I dropped and lost some traditional fencing pliers in a wet ditch and don't miss them, but if I lost my maun pliers I would have to stop fencing till I got a new pair
Goaty Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Just a query rob why don't you like felco, light easily carried in pockets, cuts all gauges of wire, the only fault I've had with that style of cutters, though not with the actual felco ones is the springs are liable to go but new spring are available from felco.. The handles open a bit wide as well which is a bit of a strain when cutting lots if ht wire as they cut with a shock load effect. As Charlie says designed for cable as well.
Goaty Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Felco but iv got a old set off fencing pliers as well . Wish I could get a another set off them they where made to last Me too they were draper but a slimmer design and super at cutting. I lost them
Frontrowfencing Posted May 18, 2015 Report Posted May 18, 2015 http://www.tornadowire.co.uk/tools-accessories/cutting/ We use the side cutting ones on this link. They are maun I think. We find them the best, some times the outside bit chips and it's hard to cut the knots out, but angle ground down and they are good again. Fantastic on the torus knot and also good for undoing hinge joint. Would never be without mine.
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