Has anyone used the cord cutter as trauma shears?
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Although it would probably cut through clothing material and bandages, it may not do so seamlessly. What I mean by this is that there would probably be some tugging involved depending on the material being cut, and the control of the cut would vary depending on this. I would stick to shears for removing clothing from a patient, but then again, I'm not a doctor or EMT.
913437
If you want to cut it, wire cutters will probably work best. But in fact for minor adjustments the innovative design of the handles and screws is great-- I was able to just loosen the screws and shorten up the cable and retighten the screws without having to cut the cable. Worked great, was really helpful for me to start achieving the first double unders! Great product design.
1866527
I have only used mine for cutting metal (does an excellent job). You should probably be looking at a variable speed reciprocating saw. I use these on wood 4 inch fence posts all the time and through studs in walls. Its designed for what you want to do and costs a lot less. Corded-- $65+. Probably figure twice that for cordless. Hope this helps.
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It looks as if it could, but I haven't tried it yet. It's not razor sharp, so not optimal. When cutting a cord or strap, I've had better luck when the material is doubled over and held firmly. A seatbelt is flat and may be too slack to provide a good cutting surface.
294697
Yes, just get a metal cutting blade. Make sure you wear your safety goggles.
1716470
I've never done it, but to be totally honest with you, I'd have it done by a professional. The blade is far too sharp to make a mistake and you could seriously injure yourself.
2138159
NO, it is strictly a device for cutting. The SIMs are where the big money is, they arent going to give those to you.
684115
Boy, I would not want to try that. I would not want to try that with any cordless saw -- probably not with any hand saw. I can't really answer the question, but I think that for that kind of load you really want at least a corded saw which with a good deal of torque, or a table saw. If it was, say, on a roof and you didn't have a choice, you could in time cut through any length you needed -- although with a 6" or so blade you are not going to get all the way through the 4x6 --- but it would take time, and yes, probably multiple batteries. If you are talking about 1 foot or so ripping through that 4x6, that would be no problem, but I don't have an idea of how long you could go on one charge. I regularly cut through, cross-cut, 2x12 pressure treated planks, and the saw had no trouble (as long as the blade is reasonably new). I never tried to rip through a 10-foot section, though.
847379
It's very easy to cut the cord off because the rubber is soft. This doesn't mean the cord is too weak. You can even cut the stem of the plug itself (although that indeed can be dangerous because it might get hard to pull the plug out of the ear).
1066895
I wouldn't use the word "cutter" when describing this tool. It's a router with a burr in it. it will G R I N D beautifully. I use Dremels and B & D rotary tools to do my wood carving but I would consider a different tool if I wanted to C U T.
2091021
with the right cutter, yes it can be cut. As most locks and cable can be cut with the right equipment.
2213997
Yes, it was a while ago, but I remember that it was a pain. I used a sharp (locking) Buck Knife, and rose clippers (not kidding.) The good thing is you only have to do it once.
249341
I have cut two of these ropes now and the first one was a snap. I used a good pair of wire cutters that we had around the house for years. They were my Dad's and they were well made and still sharp. They didn't smash the cable at all. Another time I was visiting a friend and helping him cut his rope but he only had some cheap rusty old wire cutters and that was tougher. I realized that not all wire cutters are created equally. So make sure you have a good pair of wire clippers.
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I have used one to cut small diameter emt, it will cut it slowly. The cutter will leave a burr on the inside of the pipe which will need to be removed. Remember one thing this is a copper pipe cutter not an emt pipe cutter, making lots of emt cuts and applying lots of pressure on the cutter can cause the cutter to prematurely wear out or break.
1848851
Yes, when I first got the tool I wasn't sure it would. But I does. I mainly use for my Cat5 and Cat6s network cutting. I bought a seperat tool for cutting coaxial cords.
1274327
This would not be my tool of choice for making the type of cut you describe, although, in an emergency you might be able to rig something up that would be servicable. A circular saw would definitely be preferable especially in terms of smoothness.
971824
To be honest, I don't think so. Have you tried burning the end of the cord with a match or flame. Or putting some finger nail polish on the cut end. This may help..... Thank you