These Xcelite flush cutters offer a great way to cleanly cut leads close to the solder joint. While diagonal cutters have their uses, when you need precise, up - close cutting, these flush cutters are your best choice. Each pair features a 3/4 - inch jaw length and an overall length of 5 inches. They can flush cut soft wire up to 20 AWG (0.8mm) and are ESD safe. To ensure safe shipping, extra grease has been applied to the center joint. Repeatedly opening and closing the cutters will increase their opening range.
Using these Xcelite flush cutters is easy. Just place the wire you want to cut between the jaws close to the solder joint and squeeze the handles. This will give you a clean cut. Remember, they're great for soft wire up to 20 AWG (0.8mm). When you first get the cutters, you'll notice there's extra grease on the center joint. This is for safe shipping. To make the cutters open wider, just open and close them a few times. For maintenance, keep them clean after use. You can wipe them with a dry cloth. If they start to feel stiff, you can add a little bit of lubricant to the joint. Also, always store them in a dry place to prevent rusting.
