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Hard Wire Cutters for Jewelry Making and Repair

February 1, 2025 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

Xuron® Hard Wire Cutters.

Did you know that Xuron® Models 2193 and 2193F Hard Wire Cutters are the only tools you should use to cut memory wire, steel, or other hardened wire?

You’ll have disappointing results if you cut hard wire with any of our other flush cutters. It’ll also leave telltale dents in the blades and void their warranty. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Jewelry Making Tagged With: 2193, 2193F, Cutters, Hard Wire, steel wire, Wire Cutters

Wire Cutters & Wire: A Guide To Proper Selection

February 22, 2016 by Abby Robey 5 Comments

Xuron Corp.'s Model 9100F cuts and holds wire preventing fly away wires

When making jewelry with wire it’s important to understand the differences in composition, size and hardness of the wire, as this will dictate the type of wire cutters you will need to use.  

Our friends at Halstead ™ recently published a blog article offering excellent guidance and instruction on wire gauges and wire tempers (hardness).  This should be recommended reading for any beginner jewelry artist!  

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Beading, Wire Art Tagged With: Beading, copper wire, Cutters, Hand Tools, Hard Wire, jewelry, memory wire, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, steel wire, Wire Wrapping, xuron

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