Modeler12 Posted January 21, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 21, 2015 More than a year ago my mother-in-law bought me this end snipper. I am trying to find out where it came from. I know it was not cheap, but a friend of mine is interested for circuit board applications. It is made by Xuron but even their website does not show it. Does anyone know where to buy this? It cuts thin wire or lines flush by holding it right next to the surface. The ends of the 'pliers' are bent and sharpened, so the cutting action is perpendicular to the handles. I use it from time to time to cut the ends of lines to get rid of that little excess as shown below. There are lots of other applications, but it is not intended to cut thick metal wire. mtaylor and cristikc 2 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted January 21, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Jay: Is there a number on those cutters someplace? It kind of looks like these: http://www.micromark.com/End-Nipper,11459.html?sc=WGB&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&gclid=CjwKEAiAlvilBRC5ueCzkpXb4kgSJADxop1B6UrKveQVj0IjXfKeIuOq2NZvsEqh7maL48ctSWBF3xoCwv_w_wcB at Micro-Mark Cheers Edited January 21, 2015 by GLakie druxey, Modeler12, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted January 21, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 21, 2015 George is correct, I believe. GLakie 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Blarney Posted January 21, 2015 Share #4 Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) For something like this, try a jeweler's supply, such as C.R. Hill on 11 MIle Rd in Berkley Michigan. The quality is good as anywhere, and the prices are reasonable if not better than anywhere else. Edited January 21, 2015 by Bob Blarney GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figuerres Posted January 21, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 21, 2015 Something you may want too look up is sewing scissors that you can get in any fabric store they are small and the blades are curved. Fiskars makes several versions and they are not too expensive. I use them to nip off rigging thread very close. GLakie 1 Quote Holding at Rigging stage : MS Bluenose 1:64, rigging and finish work Building Hull : MS Fair American 1:48 In the yard: 18th Century Longboat, Model Shipways Kit Done: AL Bounty Jolly Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted January 21, 2015 Jay: Is there a number on those cutters someplace? It kind of looks like these: http://www.micromark.com/End-Nipper,11459.html?sc=WGB&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&gclid=CjwKEAiAlvilBRC5ueCzkpXb4kgSJADxop1B6UrKveQVj0IjXfKeIuOq2NZvsEqh7maL48ctSWBF3xoCwv_w_wcB at Micro-Mark Cheers That's the one. Thanks George. The picture in their add explains it all. But the price is still enormous. I am glad that I have a rich mother-in-law. GLakie and mtaylor 2 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted January 21, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 21, 2015 You're more than welcome Jay. They are expensive at $25, but Xuron makes the best cutters and nippers out there. Your Mom-in-Law has good taste in tools. mtaylor and michael mott 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhearl Posted January 23, 2015 Share #8 Posted January 23, 2015 I would find using this tool a bit fiddly for cutting the ends of line just because the cutting part is so narrow. I use cuticle clippers that you can buy at any drug store. You may not want to buy the very cheapest because the blades don't always meet perfectly. But a good pair works really well. Cheers - John Quote http://modelboatyard.com Recently Completed: Chesapeake Bay Buyboat - F.D. Crockett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted January 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2015 Try searching for 'flush end cutter' If in the UK then try RS Components. You can also get a pair that are simular size to electrical side cutters that having longer handles are better than nail clippers . Quote Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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