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What Makes Xuron® Split Ring Pliers Different?

February 6, 2025 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

If you are a fisherman, saltwater or fresh, you have used split rings to join lures to a hook. It’s a simple concept; however, opening the rings can be challenging.  Xuron’s Model 496 Split Ring Pliers offer a fast and convenient option (instead of using your fingernail or a thin knife).

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Filed Under: Fishing Tagged With: 496, 496SS, Pliers

FAQ: How To Replace Springs & Keep Tools Well Maintained

June 3, 2024 by Abby Robey 9 Comments

How to replace springs and keep Xuron® tools well-maintained.

Recently, we’ve had a few questions from customers asking how to replace springs on their tools and how to keep them (tools) cleaned and well-maintained.  I thought I’d share……
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Filed Under: Fishing, Industrial Products, Jewelry Making, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters, Model Railroading, Pliers & Forming Tools, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Hand Tools, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, Warranty

What do bead weavers and fishermen have in common? – FireLine®

June 13, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Xuron® 9180 FireLine® Scissors.

Exhibiting at the Bead & Button Show was an eye-opening experience in so many ways.  Not the least of which was learning what kinds of challenges beader weavers face when trying to cut FireLine®.  FireLine® is a braided, high-strength fiber, and if you’ve ever tried to cut it, you will understand the frustration — it looks innocent enough, but it is abrasive and will dull the edges of a traditional scissor in no time.

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Filed Under: Beading, Fishing Tagged With: 9180

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Founded in 1971, Xuron Corp. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ergonomic, electronics-grade hand tools for the electronics, aerospace, plastic molding, wire processing, hobby, craft, jewelry, and fishing industries.

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