Great test I'm going to do a similar test on bicycle brake cables
Quote from: Zed on October 12, 2013, 06:43:22 AMGreat test I'm going to do a similar test on bicycle brake cables Nice test. Thanks.One of these days I may test a Leatherman Style PS on bicycle brake cables. Will it cut?
Nice test. Thanks for the info 3rdpig It does leave questions with me though ...Of the items that scored 3 or worse in your test, a large percentage have got scissors. If the scissors can handle the task comfortably (considering this is fairly thin cable here), then the tool doesn't fail IMO. Would you be willing to repeat the tests using the scissors on the various tools?It may also be that whilst the wire cutters performed badly on stranded wire, they may work very well on other stuff. Any chance of trying a paperclip or thicker core (non-stranded) cable, so we can see if they are better suited for other stuff, or just plain abysmal?
All that sounds about right. But I like nice pair of toenail clippers for this kind of thing
Nail clippers, really? Are you two yanking my chain? Sheesh, the things you learn on the internet. Any particular brand of toenail clippers?
3rdpig, I'm cross-linking your post on scissors vs. stranded wire in my Scissors Test thread, because this here is some excellent testing. http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,36798.msg786549.html#msg786549Thank you for testing both the plier head and scissors on stranded wire. As you (and others) may have guessed, I like testing threads.
The Splice was a surprise, I expected better from that. Unfortunately I'm not surprised with the Fit. It's not up to Gerber's usual standard on the scissors for some reason. The Squirt and Juice both surprised me in how well they did, and as I recall the Squirt did quite well in Cupboard's test on tie wraps too It does however show that the tools will indeed do the biz on stranded wire, even if the wire cutters on the pliers prefer more solid media, and another reason why scissors should be more common on tools. Many thanks for this 3rdpig - some excellent info there buddy
Quote from: victordomingos on October 12, 2013, 07:24:45 AMQuote from: Zed on October 12, 2013, 06:43:22 AMGreat test I'm going to do a similar test on bicycle brake cables Nice test. Thanks.One of these days I may test a Leatherman Style PS on bicycle brake cables. Will it cut?Doubtful ive tried the old and new wave on bicycle cables and its usually a bit of a challenge,usually i find old dumped bikes and remove parts so cutting cables can be handy,i will try a test Just thought one problem could be the wire cutter cross instead of inline ,