im looking to purchase some cable cutters but the bike "specific" ones are rather expensive so i looked at amazon and seen some draper ones at 9quid.would they work ok??
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-39224-Copper-Aluminium-Cutter/dp/B0001K9UA0/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_3
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Posted 4 months ago #
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Its more likely they'll just mash the cable where you're trying to cut it. Aluminium and copper are a lot softer than steel cables too.
Posted 4 months ago # -
You may find these get worn quicker, as they're intended for softer metals.
Got any mates with cable cutters? I share the cost of some tools with a mate, which effectively half the cost.
Posted 4 months ago # -
These are better than my Park cable cutters, and more durable too.
Posted 4 months ago # -
I was just about to post that link! lol
Posted 4 months ago # -
I'll let you get the next one
Posted 4 months ago # -
I think I beat you to the last one
Posted 4 months ago # -
I bought a set from screwfix. They were perfect for what I needed and are still going strong. In fact I have a pinch scar from some cack handed use of them about 4 months ago.
Posted 4 months ago # -
I tried the draper ones,,.awful for gear cables, but great in the garden.
I've now got a pair from merlin bbb i think theyre made by
Posted 4 months ago # -
The e bay ones look like Felco C7s, which are Swiss made, if they are genuine articles they are brilliant, but there are a lot of cheap imitations about.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Rolson ones of eBay have worked well for me.
Posted 4 months ago # -
After whinging about Screwfixes cable cutters being crap - I got some Felco C7s as a pressie. Never heard of them before that but possibly the best built tool (and pleasure to use) in my otherwise mediocre tool kit.
Screwfix ones ime are fine initially but the blades "spread" after a while and the cuts go all messy / to pot.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Oops, wrong thread
Posted 3 months ago #
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