I've some new snips

[Neil]

Anyone recognise the markings?

[Benner]

Hmmm, I recognise those on the left.  "Numbers" I believe they are called. 

Yes I am in one of those moods...

[Neil]

Thanks Ben, just the info. I was after   

[Benner]

No worries, I'm here to help 

 

[valvestem125]

They look similar to rivet nippers.

[Neil]

Apparently for music wire originally.  My plan if for chopping brass though.

[J-sews]

Those look just like the ones they use at the Vic factory Neil

[gafftapegreenia]

Gosh those are beautiful. And replaceable cutters too.

[Neil]

I've no idea as where I'd be able to get replacement cutters though so I best be careful with them

As you can see from Bob's picture, the purchase was inspired

[valvestem125]

Starrett made this tool at one time, Tool number T3993, adjustable jaw-cut-nipper.  I have been able to find little information on the tool.

Starrett still has this tool available:http://www.starrett.com/download/334_cat31b_403r.pdf

[Gareth]

I've no idea as where I'd be able to get replacement cutters though so I best be careful with them

As you can see from Bob's picture, the purchase was inspired

I thought that might be the case.   Great looking snips mate.

[Neil]

Thanks for the link. I wonder if the replacement jaws for Starrett would work with this?  Though they'd probably cost more than I paid for the tool

[valvestem125]

Knowing the quality and cost of Starrett Tools, I'd say the replacement cutters may be pricey, yes.

[Neil]

Yes, they're good quality tools. Sadly I don't own many

I'm hoping the existing cutters will be fine, they only have to deal with brass.

[J-sews]

Yes, they're good quality tools. Sadly I don't own many

I'm hoping the existing cutters will be fine, they only have to deal with brass.

Do they have a good edge on them then? I was worried they would be all notched up.

[Neil]

The look fine, they have yet to be used in anger though.  I could do with finding a replacement screw but fear it will be an old thread that I don't have anything similar to.

[Screwtape]

The look fine, they have yet to be used in anger though.  I could do with finding a replacement screw but fear it will be an old thread that I don't have anything similar to.

There's a shop in leicester called 'all screwed up'  I might be able to help you out if you can measure the thread of the screws for me.

[nuphoria]

They look really handy Neil 

Have you tried trimming nasal hair with them?

[Gareth]

They look really handy Neil 

Have you tried trimming nasal hair with them?

   Ouch!

[Neil]

The look fine, they have yet to be used in anger though.  I could do with finding a replacement screw but fear it will be an old thread that I don't have anything similar to.

There's a shop in leicester called 'all screwed up'  I might be able to help you out if you can measure the thread of the screws for me.

Thanks, I'll go through my oddments box first and give you a shout if I fail.  Most of the stuff I come across is metric so I might struggle.

They look really handy Neil 

Have you tried trimming nasal hair with them?

Can't say I have

[valvestem125]

If you do a Google search for nipper replacement jaws, you'll find 'em.  I'd post the link but don't dare.

BTW, those look like "oval head" machine screws, so should not be hard to find a replacement.

[Neil]

If you do a Google search for nipper replacement jaws, you'll find 'em.  I'd post the link but don't dare.

BTW, those look like "oval head" machine screws, so should not be hard to find a replacement.

Links would be good as my googling is getting me nowhere

Nippers like this seem to have been made primarily in 5" and 7" versions.  Does anyone know where the measurement should be taken from?  Handle tip to handle tip mine are 5" wide and roughly 7" in height.  I'm guessing these would class as 7"