[EE} Selecting cutters

[David C Brown]

I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&keywords=lindstrom+7190

These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.

What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely to be
worth the extra money?

__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
Derbyshire eMail: ***@gmail.com
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>



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[Denny Esterline]

No experience with those in particular.

Recently bought a couple pair of these and was pleasantly surprised.
https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-CHP-170-Stand-off-Construction-21-Degree/dp/B00FZPDG1K
For the price, I'd suggest you can't go too far wrong.

Post by David C Brown
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-
Cutting/dp/B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=
1514297206&sr=1-1&keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely to be
worth the extra money?
__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>
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[Bob Blick]

Hi David,

Yes, the micro bevel is worth it. The cutting edge is stronger and will last longer and be more tolerant of mild abuse. It is still a very flush cut. The two types look almost the same and make similar cuts.

Lindstrom is my favorite brand of cutters, although it's been several years since I bought a pair. Hopefully they are as good as they used to be.

They should make a good Christmas present to yourself!

Friendly regards,

Bob

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Subject: [EE} Selecting cutters

I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&keywords=lindstrom+7190

These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.

What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely to be
worth the extra money?

[David C Brown]

Thanks, Bob. If they are stronger then they are the ones to go for. I
had these cutters for about thirty years until a tragic accident a few
weeks ago. But my son bought me a "£50 Amazon voucher for Christmas so I
guees I'll blow it n a like for like replacement. Mind you, pushing 70,
I doubt I'll get thirty years use out of them But they may become a
family heirloom. :-)

__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
Derbyshire eMail: ***@gmail.com
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>



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Post by Bob Blick
Hi David,
Yes, the micro bevel is worth it. The cutting edge is stronger and will
last longer and be more tolerant of mild abuse. It is still a very flush
cut. The two types look almost the same and make similar cuts.
Lindstrom is my favorite brand of cutters, although it's been several
years since I bought a pair. Hopefully they are as good as they used to be.
They should make a good Christmas present to yourself!
Friendly regards,
Bob
________________________________________
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 6:09 AM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE} Selecting cutters
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/
B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&
keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely to be
worth the extra money?
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[Sean Breheny]

I once tried to cut a 12 AWG solid copper wire with a pair of Xcelite flush
cutters and was really frightened and shocked when the jaw of the cutter
fractured and shot across the room. They really use such hard steel that it
is very brittle and even though it was still copper I was cutting, it
couldn't handle it. Was your "tragic accident" similar?

Post by David C Brown
Thanks, Bob. If they are stronger then they are the ones to go for. I
had these cutters for about thirty years until a tragic accident a few
weeks ago. But my son bought me a "£50 Amazon voucher for Christmas so I
guees I'll blow it n a like for like replacement. Mind you, pushing 70,
I doubt I'll get thirty years use out of them But they may become a
family heirloom. :-)
__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>
*Sent from my etch-a-sketch*

Post by Bob Blick
Hi David,
Yes, the micro bevel is worth it. The cutting edge is stronger and will
last longer and be more tolerant of mild abuse. It is still a very flush
cut. The two types look almost the same and make similar cuts.
Lindstrom is my favorite brand of cutters, although it's been several
years since I bought a pair. Hopefully they are as good as they used to

be.

Post by Bob Blick
They should make a good Christmas present to yourself!
Friendly regards,
Bob
________________________________________
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 6:09 AM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE} Selecting cutters
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/
B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&
keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely to

be

Post by Bob Blick
worth the extra money?
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[David C Brown]

Sean. You have hacked my web-cam. :-)

When I was working I would borrow some of my technician's kit for any such
experiments

__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
Derbyshire eMail: ***@gmail.com
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>



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Post by Sean Breheny
I once tried to cut a 12 AWG solid copper wire with a pair of Xcelite flush
cutters and was really frightened and shocked when the jaw of the cutter
fractured and shot across the room. They really use such hard steel that it
is very brittle and even though it was still copper I was cutting, it
couldn't handle it. Was your "tragic accident" similar?

Post by David C Brown
Thanks, Bob. If they are stronger then they are the ones to go for. I
had these cutters for about thirty years until a tragic accident a few
weeks ago. But my son bought me a "£50 Amazon voucher for Christmas

so I

Post by David C Brown
guees I'll blow it n a like for like replacement. Mind you, pushing

70,

Post by David C Brown
I doubt I'll get thirty years use out of them But they may become a
family heirloom. :-)
__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>
*Sent from my etch-a-sketch*

Post by Bob Blick
Hi David,
Yes, the micro bevel is worth it. The cutting edge is stronger and will
last longer and be more tolerant of mild abuse. It is still a very

flush

Post by David C Brown

Post by Bob Blick
cut. The two types look almost the same and make similar cuts.
Lindstrom is my favorite brand of cutters, although it's been several
years since I bought a pair. Hopefully they are as good as they used to

be.

Post by Bob Blick
They should make a good Christmas present to yourself!
Friendly regards,
Bob
________________________________________
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 6:09 AM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE} Selecting cutters
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/
B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&
keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely

to

Post by David C Brown
be

Post by Bob Blick
worth the extra money?
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[Anthony Nixon]

I'll second the Lindstroms.

I am still using a set of yellow handled cutters that I got when I
started an apprenticeship in Telecom in 1977.

cheers

Tony

Post by David C Brown
Thanks, Bob. If they are stronger then they are the ones to go for. I
had these cutters for about thirty years until a tragic accident a few
weeks ago. But my son bought me a "£50 Amazon voucher for Christmas so I
guees I'll blow it n a like for like replacement. Mind you, pushing 70,
I doubt I'll get thirty years use out of them But they may become a
family heirloom. :-)
__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>
*Sent from my etch-a-sketch*

Post by Bob Blick
Hi David,
Yes, the micro bevel is worth it. The cutting edge is stronger and will
last longer and be more tolerant of mild abuse. It is still a very flush
cut. The two types look almost the same and make similar cuts.
Lindstrom is my favorite brand of cutters, although it's been several
years since I bought a pair. Hopefully they are as good as they used to be.
They should make a good Christmas present to yourself!
Friendly regards,
Bob
________________________________________
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 6:09 AM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE} Selecting cutters
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/
B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&
keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely to be
worth the extra money?
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[Steve Smith]

For me also lindstroms...i think there are 4 pairs in the house and one set on my desk at work
S

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I'll second the Lindstroms.

I am still using a set of yellow handled cutters that I got when I started an apprenticeship in Telecom in 1977.

cheers

Tony

Post by David C Brown
Thanks, Bob. If they are stronger then they are the ones to go for. I
had these cutters for about thirty years until a tragic accident a few
weeks ago. But my son bought me a "£50 Amazon voucher for Christmas so I
guees I'll blow it n a like for like replacement. Mind you, pushing 70,
I doubt I'll get thirty years use out of them But they may become a
family heirloom. :-)
__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>
*Sent from my etch-a-sketch*

Post by Bob Blick
Hi David,
Yes, the micro bevel is worth it. The cutting edge is stronger and
will last longer and be more tolerant of mild abuse. It is still a
very flush cut. The two types look almost the same and make similar cuts.
Lindstrom is my favorite brand of cutters, although it's been several
years since I bought a pair. Hopefully they are as good as they used to be.
They should make a good Christmas present to yourself!
Friendly regards,
Bob
________________________________________
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 6:09 AM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE} Selecting cutters
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/
B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&
keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191
- which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten
pounds cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely
to be worth the extra money?
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[graham foulkes]

Yes, Lindstroms sets the standard for precision hand tools.Lindstroms are
box jointed of course which gives them superior performance over lap joints
in less worthy hand tools. HST, I purchased a pair of CK 5 1/2" diagonal
cutters, German, back in early 60's when I started an apprenticeship in
radio and TV servicing. These are marked up 'piano wire', and true the the
marking, they will slice through the toughest wires I have come across
including tungsten etectrodes used for EDM. Used them all my working life
and never seen a nick appear in the blades or a 'headache' in the lap
joint, which is usually the death of hand tools. Buy the best you can
afford, you get what you pay for with tools.

Post by Steve Smith
For me also lindstroms...i think there are 4 pairs in the house and one
set on my desk at work
S
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Sent: 26 December 2017 22:56
Subject: Re: [EE} Selecting cutters
I'll second the Lindstroms.
I am still using a set of yellow handled cutters that I got when I started
an apprenticeship in Telecom in 1977.
cheers
Tony

Post by David C Brown
Thanks, Bob. If they are stronger then they are the ones to go for. I
had these cutters for about thirty years until a tragic accident a few
weeks ago. But my son bought me a "£50 Amazon voucher for Christmas

so I

Post by David C Brown
guees I'll blow it n a like for like replacement. Mind you, pushing

70,

Post by David C Brown
I doubt I'll get thirty years use out of them But they may become a
family heirloom. :-)
__________________________________________
David C Brown
43 Bings Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak Phone: [phone]
SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb
<http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/~dcb>
*Sent from my etch-a-sketch*

Post by Bob Blick
Hi David,
Yes, the micro bevel is worth it. The cutting edge is stronger and
will last longer and be more tolerant of mild abuse. It is still a
very flush cut. The two types look almost the same and make similar

cuts.

Post by David C Brown

Post by Bob Blick
Lindstrom is my favorite brand of cutters, although it's been several
years since I bought a pair. Hopefully they are as good as they used to

be.

Post by David C Brown

Post by Bob Blick
They should make a good Christmas present to yourself!
Friendly regards,
Bob
________________________________________
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 6:09 AM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: [EE} Selecting cutters
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/
B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&
keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191
- which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten
pounds cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely
to be worth the extra money?
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[Dwayne Reid]

Good day to all.

My favorite shop / bench cutters are Plato 1755. Not as pricey as
the Lindstrom and larger but they work extremely well. Flush cutting
but the jaws are so beefy that I don't nick them unless cutting
hardened steel wire (music wire or such).

dwayne

Post by David C Brown
I am on the point of replacing a pair of broken cutters: Lindstrom
Supreme 7190
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindstrom-7190-Supreme-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/B0001P0DG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1514297206&sr=1-1&keywords=lindstrom+7190
These have a micro bevel cut but there is an alternative - the 7191 -
which is identical except for having a flush cut and being ten pounds
cheaper.
What is the difference between the two cuts and is micro bevel likely to be
worth the extra money?

--
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Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA
780-489-3199 voice 780-487-6397 fax [phone] Toll Free
www.trinity-electronics.com
Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing