The Best Wire Cutter
Our pick. Channellock E337CB Diagonal Cutting Plier. Strong cuts, comfy grips. Budget pick. Irwin Vise-Grip 2078307 7-Inch Diagonal Cutting Pliers. Quality at a bargain. Also great. Bahco 2101G-160 Ergo Cutting Pliers. Great features, not as strong. Also great. Klein 11054 Wire Stripper-Cutter.
What tool is only used for cutting wires?
There are also tools that are used just for cutting wires (as opposed to wire cable and rope). Use the correct pliers or wire cutters for the job.
Can I use scissors instead of wire cutters?
Avoid using scissors to cut wire.
It is best to use a wire cutter or plier hand tool rather than using scissors or a blade. Even a sharp pair of scissors may not cut through wire without damaging the internal metal.
Can I cut a cable wire?
A: Cable and phone wires don’t carry current, so it’s safe to remove them. However, it’s critical not to cut into a power line, as you know.
Can a saw cut wire?
Reciprocating Saw
However, with a metal-cutting blade that has a high TPI number, you can easily cut through all types of wire. Turn on the reciprocating saw, and slowly lower the moving blade against the wire. Push the blade against the wire until you cut through. Wear eye goggles.
Do pliers cut metal?
Uses. Diagonal pliers are useful for cutting copper, brass, iron, aluminium and steel wire. Lower quality versions are generally not suitable for cutting tempered steel, such as piano wire, as the jaws are not hard enough.
How do you cut copper wire?
A good heavy pair can cut copper wire up to 1/4 of an inch thick. Coax cable cutters are designed for cutting multipair wiring. With a curved blade, these cutters are good for insulated cables and small braided wire. Diagonal cutters are great for cutting in tight situations.
Which tool is used to trim and cut wires?
Diagonal cutting pliers, sometimes called side snips or dikes, are used to cut wires. They are specially designed with a cutting edge that goes down to the tip of the jaws, allowing you to get into tight areas to trim wires.
