Can these be used to cut 1/2 x 1 inch mesh 16 gauge cage wire?
1416814
Definitely yes. A little tricky to fit in the small mesh, but definitely strong enough. Maybe angle a bit.
1416815
No, I don't believe so. They have a disappointing jaw spread and have proven almost useless for me. I don't think they could get through the 1" openings, nor get any purchase on something 1/2" in diameter.
1416816
Yes indeed! You just will have to cut one by one cage wire. I usually cut 6 AWG steel wire with it.
1416817
Probably. I cut 14 gauge galvanized steel wire with it all the time without a problem
1416818
I would suggest you buy the "bigger brother". it is tough on the hands tobite through tool steel.
142862
You could probably get them to cut smaller sized barbed wire, but you probably would be better off with a larger tool with deeper jaws. These aren't very big. But if it's just an occasional use thing, I imagine they'd work.
1928608
Yes, you can, but they might not staple as well as the 1/2 inch. I always use the recommended size.
129825
I don't see why not. they are flexible and with a heavy scissors could be cut to a smaller size. I have not tried it but I think that would work, as they are not shaped on edges just flat.
1295080
No! Buy the size you will need as cutting it would expose the tensile fibers inside which can be toxic if exposed or cut open. I believe these are only used for baking, anyway.
452336
If the metal shanks are relatively small and are made from a soft metal like copper, brass, or aluminum, I believe these will work. We use these for video installation work for flush cutting plastic wire ties and for electronic circuit board repair and manufacturing. These cut up to 18 to 20 gage copper without any damage to the cutting surfaces.
838204
In my opinion it wouldn't! These are mostly for back planes in machine panels, I use for body metal and sheet metal to 1/4" or so. I think 1" would be a problem!
990270
I've used them with 16 and 18 gauge wire. They work well with both, but I ended up using 16 gauge for my setup.
286452
They varied from .241 to .258 and are hollow so could not be turned down to 3/16" unless you filled the tube with brass rod. You might try to silver solder a solid rod inside and then turn this down to the size you need. Besides the variance in size, they all work in my soldering station and were of better value than buying separate ones.
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
1546804
I don't think so, very thin metal like soup can it works well. 16 gauge would be thicker.
398732
read the extensive review done by www.the wire cutter . Com that should have your answer
1527930
My husband says he's used them for cutting metal of up to 1 inch in thickness with no trouble. Just be aware that the thicker and wider the material, the more wheels you may have to go through to complete your cut. He said he's gone through 1" thick, 3" wide flat stock with one wheel. Hope this helps. :)
1188280
I Binged the question and found the answer, I would use the 16 gauge wire, especially if you putting the time into making them. I hope that this answers your question.
1566502
Probably not. Thickest we cut was 12 gauge aluminum. 1/8" thick is 8 gauge. May cut a few feet but would probably jam and burn up if you had a lot to do.
2243294
The bits would be too large for a Dremel tool. They are designed for drills and tools that will take the 1/4" hex shanks.
1030595
We do cut 4mm mild steel wire with them, but I haven't tried anything bigger. If it was a soft material such as mild steel, it would be possible, but the similar model with the notch at the back of the jaws (71 31 1200) would be better for this as the notch allows for a better grip due to how wide the jaws are open when facing larger diameter tasks.