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QUESTION:
I want to own the best nippers, but can only budget for 1
nipper right now,
which should I buy?
HERE IS WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ...
The #14, 1/2 jaw,
many techs own only a #14,
later also get a #16, full jaw,
most techs can do without the #12, 1/4 jaw.
BUT WE DISAGREE.. (that is why you shop us right?)...
We say the #12, 1/4 jaw,
many techs own only a #12,
the heck with the other 2.
WHY NOT THE FULL ... because the truth is that techs are buying
the full
to use on acrylic .... & that is wrong ... for acrylic you
need to buy a
specially constructed HEAVY DUTY acrylic nipper.
Jaw size is the length
of the cutting edge.
Jaw Sizes are approximately the following lengths:
1/4 Jaw = 3/4mm (3/16"), 1/2 Jaw = 5/6mm
(1/4"), Full Jaw = 7/8mm (5/16")
Jaw size in mind ...
the 1/4 has the smallest cutting edge and will easily
reach the small nips and tucks.
And what is a Lap-Joint - What is a Box-Joint
Below is a Lap Joint
Cuticle Nipper. The nipper is constructed like a scissor and
peened together.
This type of nipper construction was the construction that all
nippers had in years past .
Now, some of the more expensive nippers, such as most of the
models of Antoine,
are using Box Joint construction for even more lasting strength.
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This is how a LAP-JOINT nipper is
constructed
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Below is a Box Joint
Cuticle Nipper.
You see that one blade's joint fits through the other.
This locks the blades into position and maintains a more
stable blade alignment.
This type of joint is superior and more expensive .
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This is how a BOX-JOINT nipper is
constructed
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Cuticle Nippers and Acrylic Nippers are
constructed differently.
A Cuticle Nipper's jaw is very fine to allow close cutting
of the cuticles,
but could break if used for acrylic applications
And Why Cobalt Inox ?
Because Cobalt Inox is the HARDEST, SHARPEST,
MOST DURABLE steel you can use in making a nipper.
Care Hint:
Place them in your santi-jar handle down ...
always avoid damage to the cutting end
or if you place them in your jar cutting end down
then have a cushion in the bottom of the jar
Care Hint:
After sanitizing and drying your nippers
very lightly oil with cuticle oil at the end of the day
Care Hint:
Protect your nippers
store them in some sort of protective case or bag
The most common method of damaging your nippers
is to drop them on the floor.
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