I am curious though so how compact are we talking here?
Also, perhaps make one handle a screwdriver/pry bar for pulling steeples?
With all te migrating people do these days a pocket wire cutter might indeed be just the thing... Though in all seriousness I wouldn't mind a multitool that can cut wire really well.
You're making matching nippers as well yeah?
For nails and fence staples etc etc. They are really very useful. Bolt cutter not so much.
For pocket nips probably couldn't go less than a 10mm edge.Guessing (not on hand right now) the ones I use atm which aren't compounds have a 30mm edge and 250mm handle.The important parts for me are the shoulder/fulcrum point? and handle length/lever ability.
I don´t want to rain on your parade, but isn´t this:https://www.ebay.de/itm/Farmerzange-Universalzange-Weidezaun-Hammer-Zange-Zaunbau-Multifunktionszange-/273320275649The Fencing Multi Tool you wre developing?! Or are you planning somethinh different?
Using the SOG leverage system with a shortened cutting head treated similarly(or better) would be a nice thing to have.
Ahhh, I see. Sorry, Vidar. I had assumed the cutters were just for piano and fence wire. Good to know the tool could be capable of cutting some smaller bolts/screws. REALLY Here is the piano/fence wire compound leverage thingie I had in mind.
The cutter tool concept I consider is very far from any traditional cutters or pliers in general for that matter. Conceptually it can certainly do bolts - the limit is more about what size cutter head make sense for a pocket. Anyway, some more things in line first and then I'll make a functional prototype. Should be interesting.
If I get the drawing right it is a short head with just grip and cut? Small area for grip and a short area for cutting? I think there are some who make traditional cutters with a tiny grip area at the very end. I can't remember what they are used for though.
I do wish I had the skills to design and build the tools.
It is a rabbit hole without a bottom, but the sooner you jump in the deeper you fall.. That didn't turn out quite as motivational as I had hoped Nobody knows everything when they start, so if you really want to it is just about beginning somewhere with something?
It is a rabbit hole without a bottom, but the sooner you jump in the deeper you fall..
What a great line!
I'm still watching.