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Why The Xuron® 2175 Maxi-Shear™ Flush Cutter Is Our Most Popular Cutter

September 21, 2022 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

The Xuron® Model 2175 Maxi-Shear™ Industrial Flush Cutter Is Our Most Popular Cutter.

The Xuron® model 2175 is a versatile, durable, and ergonomic flush cutter that is used by manufacturers in a variety of industries. This cutter is USA-made and provides an excellent value for the price. It is available in three different models: the standard 2175, the 2175F with a lead retainer that keeps cut pieces of wire from flying, and the 2175AS with ESD safe grips for protection against static discharge.

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Filed Under: Industrial Products, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters Tagged With: 2175

Xuron® 440: The Electric Wire and Cable Processors’ Favorite Mini-Scissors

August 8, 2022 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Xuron® 440 Mini-Scissors.

If you work with wire processing, electronics, telecommunications, or 3D printing, the Xuron® 440 mini scissors will be a useful and versatile addition to your toolbox. With its precision blades and tough construction, the Xuron® 440 easily cuts through tough materials like lacing tape, cable jacketing, mesh insulation, non-aramid fibers and soft metals up to 0.005″ thick.

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Filed Under: ESD, Industrial Products, Scissors Tagged With: 440, wire harness

Why Do Top Scale Model Builders Choose Xuron® 450 TweezerNose™ Pliers?

March 24, 2022 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

Xuron® 450 TweezerNose™ Modeling Pliers for Scale Model Builders.

Quality modeling pliers are a must-have tool for any scale model builder. There are a variety of different types and brands of modeling pliers on the market, but one that consistently ranks as a favorite among top scale model builders is the Xuron® 450 TweezerNose™ Pliers.

So, what makes these modeling pliers so special?

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 450, 450BN, Model Hobby Tools, Pliers

How to Get the Perfect Crimp Every Time with Xuron® Beading Crimping Pliers

March 15, 2022 by Abby Robey 7 Comments

Xuron® Beading Crimping Pliers.

Beading crimping does not have to be the least favorite part of your stringing project.

When we developed our Model 494 Four-in-One Beading Crimping Pliers the goal was to make something that performed well, was easy to use, and offered something extra. We achieved this by making a crimping pliers capable of folding and crimping three different size crimp tubes (1, 2 and 3 mm) and includes a chain nose pliers at the tip.

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Filed Under: Beading, Jewelry Making Tagged With: bead crimping, Beading, chainnose plier, crimp tubes, giveaway, jewelry, stringing

7 Tips for New Scale Modelers

February 24, 2022 by Abby Robey 4 Comments

The Xuron Model 2175ET is a scale modeling tool that no serious modeler should overlook.

If you’re interested in plastic scale modeling, you probably already know that the hobby is a lot more than just assembling pieces of plastic. In fact, it can be downright challenging at times. But if you’re up for the challenge, and you’re willing to learn a few things along the way, then read on – because we’ve got some tips for newbies that will set you on your way.

This article will provide new modelers with some tips to get started in the hobby. It will also describe some of the common challenges that new modelers face and offer advice on how to overcome them. Finally, it will provide a few resources that can help beginners get started in scale modeling.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling

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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.

Xuron Corp. is the original inventor, and patent holder, of the Micro-Shear® blade bypass cutting technology used on all Xuron® brand cutters.

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