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So mad!
Feb 11, 2014 23:10:51 GMT -6
Post by DawninCal on Feb 11, 2014 23:10:51 GMT -6
I grabbed my cutters the other day to try to cut a split ring thingy that was hanging off of a mini-flashlight. The wire wasn't thick, but it was really hard and it ruined my cutters. Didn't notice all the little gouges/nicks on the cutters until the next day when I tried and failed to cut a piece of 20 gauge copper wire. Makes me so made - I really liked those cutters, darn it! Dawn
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So mad!
Feb 12, 2014 10:20:36 GMT -6
Post by koolbraider on Feb 12, 2014 10:20:36 GMT -6
"It's the little things in Life..." I hope you find new cutters soon. This is another of Life's trials in a beader's life.
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So mad!
Feb 12, 2014 12:11:10 GMT -6
Post by lotty64 on Feb 12, 2014 12:11:10 GMT -6
Yep been there done that as well.
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So mad!
Feb 12, 2014 13:58:01 GMT -6
Post by rocknwow on Feb 12, 2014 13:58:01 GMT -6
I have 3 Xuron nippers. I rotate them so I can always have one. I got the second one when someone I know broke hers and all work ceased until the new one arrived. I didn't want to experience that nightmare. I then bought two because of a deal that was offered.
I also have three other brands but nothing is like the Xuron. Even brand new the other nippers can't seem get a clean cut, using the very tip, planted low at the base of a coil.
Unfortunately, sadness darkens the land. All three are pretty much at the end of their careers. I now have to nip and wiggle the wire. Which sucks tremendously because I'm prepping for the biggest show of the year this weekend; Whale Day; with two wholesale orders added; I've wired close to 200 sharks teeth over the last two weeks. Then add the other wire work I do and you can see how vital my nippers are.
I did sharpen one, some years ago, but I can't seen to do it again. I couldn't take the time this week but I'll give it a shot next.
Dawn, your timing is spot on...all my sympathy and love, Kevin.
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So mad!
Feb 12, 2014 20:49:56 GMT -6
Post by DawninCal on Feb 12, 2014 20:49:56 GMT -6
Gosh, Kevin. If we could find a twofer, we could go in on it together...
I feel your pain as if it were my own.
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So mad!
Feb 12, 2014 21:07:16 GMT -6
Post by gbobmi on Feb 12, 2014 21:07:16 GMT -6
You two are making me sad.
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So mad!
Feb 12, 2014 21:54:45 GMT -6
Post by DawninCal on Feb 12, 2014 21:54:45 GMT -6
Gayle, having your cutters wear out or become damaged beyond repair causes a sadness like no other. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
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So mad!
Feb 13, 2014 0:33:59 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Feb 13, 2014 0:33:59 GMT -6
I know the feeling. My favorite ones that somehow made their way here from the USA are breathing heavily and I'm fearing the worst. The ex gave them to me, but it also couldn't remember where exactly he got them from.
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So mad!
Feb 15, 2014 14:25:18 GMT -6
Post by gbobmi on Feb 15, 2014 14:25:18 GMT -6
I think I will go be sad in another room now.
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