Need help identifying this tool

[Modeler12]

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.

  

 

[GLakie]

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]

George is correct, I believe.

[Bob Blarney]

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

[figuerres]

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.

[Modeler12]

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]

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. 

[jhearl]

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

[Thunder]

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 .