Advice for cutting round nails
- Thread starter Badger74
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If you want a tool that will be of some use after the job is done, you could use Vise-Grips.
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/detail.jhtml?prodId=IrwinProd100317
These have a cutter that works well, although it does take some hand strength.
Don't scrimp on these. If it isn't Vice-Grip brand, don't buy them, they're carp!
Having said all that, the mini bolt cutters that Dave Budd suggested would be the easiest to use for this, and having 600 to do would make it worthwhile.
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/detail.jhtml?prodId=IrwinProd100317
These have a cutter that works well, although it does take some hand strength.
Don't scrimp on these. If it isn't Vice-Grip brand, don't buy them, they're carp!
Having said all that, the mini bolt cutters that Dave Budd suggested would be the easiest to use for this, and having 600 to do would make it worthwhile.
If there is any chance that you will ever want the same tool again, buy quality and only buy once.
Knipex make the best cutters I've ever used and they last for ever. These will make very light work of a 3mm nail. I carry my own set of these when pike fishing with jerk-baits. They'll cut a big 4/0 treble hook shank no problem. (Far, far tougher than any nail I can promise you. Hooks are made of high tensile steel)
http://www.amazon.com/Knipex-7102200-8-Inch-Action-Mini-Bolt/dp/B000X4KOKE
Knipex make the best cutters I've ever used and they last for ever. These will make very light work of a 3mm nail. I carry my own set of these when pike fishing with jerk-baits. They'll cut a big 4/0 treble hook shank no problem. (Far, far tougher than any nail I can promise you. Hooks are made of high tensile steel)
http://www.amazon.com/Knipex-7102200-8-Inch-Action-Mini-Bolt/dp/B000X4KOKE
Again thanks for all your suggestions.
I will point out that I won't be cutting them to length before using. each one will be pushed through the material, then the metal plate, then cut as close to the plate as possible and then priened over before moving onto the next one.
I will point out that I won't be cutting them to length before using. each one will be pushed through the material, then the metal plate, then cut as close to the plate as possible and then priened over before moving onto the next one.
I think what would serve you best, if I understand what you are doing is a pair of farrier's horse shoe nail nippers. They cut right on the end, rather than the side and would probably be better for you. They are made specifically for cutting nails. They appear to cut with little effort, due to the relatively long handles which gives lots of leverage. Might be worth a look.
http://valleyfarrier.com/cart/shop/category.asp?catid=74
Obviously, this particular set is expensive, but I have seen dozens of these tools in rummage sales, farm sales, second hand stores, etc.
http://valleyfarrier.com/cart/shop/category.asp?catid=74
Obviously, this particular set is expensive, but I have seen dozens of these tools in rummage sales, farm sales, second hand stores, etc.
http://www.shorinternational.com/pliersend.htm
Bottom one. I have a similar pair, but I've no idea where to get them in the UK.
Bottom one. I have a similar pair, but I've no idea where to get them in the UK.
Any blacksmith or farrier should be able to tell you where to get these tools. Anyone who is shoeing horses has to have one to nip off the excess nails after driving them through the hoof.
As a update, I accidentlly visited Wickes last weekend and came across a box of suitable nails and found some end nippers. Carried out a test and after the cut nail wizzed across the floor decided that'll do
and bought them.
and bought them.
