What gauge of wire will these cut? What about 20, 24, and 26 kanthal? I'm looking for a good wire cutter for cutting wires for RBA coilds... vaping and such. Is this recommended or should I get a different one?
2032717
yes they will work fine for that. although if i were going with that small of a gauge then i would use micro-sheers, e.g as these - http://www.amazon.com/Xuron-410-Micro-Shear-Flush-Cutter/dp/B000IBOOWQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407771113&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+shears
314641
The paddle wire I'd received seemed to be 22 gauge; I ordered only one, however. It may be the case that when you ordered more than one, you revealed a problem the merchant was unaware of -- mispackaged product. 22 gauge is ever and always 22 gauge, it's a standard measurement; if you've got variations in wire thickness, then do send it back with a well-justified complaint, as you've simply NOT received what you'd paid for. Thanks for the question, this is how we the people keep quality up! :)
142566
I use this to cut wires, coils, thin metal, aluminium, plastic and also rubber hose. Honestly I never did read the packing.
1662828
Yes I've used it on 14awg to 6awg and every size inbetween and it's done well on them all, it's best to set it to where it just barely cuts through wire jacket, then just pull wire out of jacket, blade is real easy to sharpen on a grinder if it dulls, I've stripped totes full of wire with mine, I'm very happy with it
64124
I have no idea of a comparison to the 140 model. I have welded quite a bit of 18 gauge (with .030 wire) with ease and small amounts of thinner materials down to around .030 as I recall. It has been fabulous with everything I have tried. There is still about 25% of the voltage knob to turn down when I am at 18 gauge, and I would expect it would do fine. Sure I paid a bit for it, though I am 100% satisfied and glad I did.
2143193
I think you need something more like the HT-225D. You're most likely talking about Molex open barrel terminals and the 225D is specifically for smaller wire. It has two crimpers, for 18-22 and for 24-30, Says it's for 3 or 4 pin Molex and D-Sub & Open Barrel connectors.
2098651
I bought two of these and they worked fine with the 18GA wire in my boat. They use a screw lug contact. I doubt if you'd get 16GA wire to fully fit into it, but i f you removed some of the strands, you could probably get enough into the contact to work well. But I'd say its meant for 18 or 20 GA wire.
919727
I use them with 24 all the time, and I cut 22 gauge for a friend's coil. No problem, and I highly doubt the clippers would have any trouble with 20 gauge.
1472373
I would buy a cutter designed for those harder than "Normal" types of wire you are needing to cut. Basically the cutters are intended for softer materials... Cutting a coat hanger is enough to nick the blades... The part you want will come from EREM and will cost considerably more than these cutters do. The pair I bought are good grade professional assembly / production cutters that I've used for a year now in more of a hobby type of use and I'd dearly miss them although these are what I'd have purchased for any of my past assembly personnel. They are very similar if not exactly like the Hunter line of tools that I used in 20 years of assembly supervision..RK Johnson Sr I would buy a cutter designed for those harder than "Normal" types of wire you are needing to cut. Basically the cutters are intended for softer materials... Cutting a coat hanger is enough to nick the blades... The part you want will come from EREM and will cost considerably more than these cutters do. The pair I bought are good grade professional assembly / production cutters that I've used for a year now in more of a hobby type of use and I'd dearly miss them although these are what I'd have purchased for any of my past assembly personnel. They are very similar if not exactly... » Read More I would buy a cutter designed for those harder than "Normal" types of wire you are needing to cut. Basically the cutters are intended for softer materials... Cutting a coat hanger is enough to nick the blades... The part you want will come from EREM and will cost considerably more than these cutters do. The pair I bought are good grade professional assembly / production cutters that I've used for a year now in more of a hobby type of use and I'd dearly miss them although these are what I'd have purchased for any of my past assembly personnel. They are very similar if not exactly like the Hunter line of tools that I used in 20 years of assembly supervision..RK Johnson Sr « Show Less
1345586
Absolutely! I am cutting galvanized 3/16" fencing wire. The copper is much softer and 1/8" would be even easier. You will have no issues with these except they may be slower than the Stakon Cutter Crimpers which is my go-to for Electrical use.
1437084
I have only used it on 18 to 22 gauge wire. I found a piece of romex in my shop. It is not heated and about d degrees f right now. It did not work very well I did not think. I gave it a few tries. some attempts were better than others but did not have good consistent result. Hope this helps.
2204657
I run these with dual parallel 26 gauge Kanal simple coils att .9 Ohm. Hits great and the batteries stay nice and cool.
1141337
I have not tried a wire that size yet. Common since tells me that if the wire will fit between the rollers and into the pilot hole, it will cut it. I have paid for mine about 800 times already and it is not a year old yet. Silll using the same blade. Great tool!!! Keith
2226544
Hello, the smallest I was able to make was just over a 2mm, the next size was 3.5 and the largest 5mm. I realize the 2mm sounds small though I had purchased for a particular project. I was using 26 gauge wire and was wanting a tight loop. Also the pliers were rather heavy so it was bending the wire from the shear weight. But they are well made just too big and heavy for me. Unfortunately I do not use them. Hope this helps.
463279
Go to Prodyne web site. According to info w/my slicer, the wire is $1. They are warranted against breakage. Check it out, or give them a call.
658420
Glad to help. This kit is great. Comes in very handy when needed. However, I believe #8 gauge is the largest wire it can be used on.
996713
I would have to say 4 gauge at the max. I got a 0/1 gauge wire and had to cut a good bit just to get it to fit in. Mines still going strong good luck!(: