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Using Diagonal Cutters

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What happens here

Diagonal cutters are introduced as the ideal tool for cutting tasks. The presenter demonstrates their effectiveness by cleanly snipping a brad nail embedded in wood, the excess tail of a zip tie securing cables, and a section of electrical wire.

Goal: Identify diagonal cutters as the primary tool for cutting tasks.

Tools and materials

  • Brad nail — Demonstrating cutting of small metal fasteners
  • Cables — Bundled by the zip tie for demonstration
  • Diagonal cutters — Cutting brad nails, zip ties, and electrical wire
  • Electrical wire — Demonstrating cutting of insulated wire
  • Wood — Holding the brad nail for demonstration
  • Zip tie — Demonstrating cutting plastic

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shouldn't. Let's get after it. Needle nose pliers are great for getting into tight spaces and grabbing small fasteners. They're also great for making tight, precise bends. But what if you need to cut something? Then you need diagonal cutters. Great for cutting brad nails, the tails on your zip ties, and wire. But what if you need to strip this insulation without damaging the copper on the inside? Wire strippers are great for stripping the insulation and not damaging the copper underneath. Once the wire is stripped, sometimes you need to grip them and twist them. A lineman

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