Tiny Sprue Cutters AKA Cuticle Trimmers

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android
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Tiny Sprue Cutters AKA Cuticle Trimmers

Post by android »

I've been looking for some smaller sprue snips because the Xuron trimmers will often break small parts.

I tried some of the tweezer style clippers, but they don't work well if the plastic is thick.

The other day I saw some cuticle trimmers at BB&B and decided to try them. They work really well. The can cut through pretty thick plastic and not trash the part.

Here's the link if you're interested.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product ... U=10819920
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Post by Darkov »

Been using that type of "Nipper" for years. They do work well for cutting small parts off the sprue. You could have saved a lot of money though. They carry those at most dollar stores. :shock:
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Post by android »

The BBB are made in Germany and I'd rather give my financial support to the EU than China. I'm sure the quality is better also.

Just a personal choice. I like my standard of living in the free world.
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