So mad!

[DawninCal]

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

[koolbraider]

"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.

[lotty64]

Yep been there done that as well.

[rocknwow]

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.

[DawninCal]

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.

[gbobmi]

You two are making me sad.

[DawninCal]

Gayle, having your cutters wear out or become damaged beyond repair causes a sadness like no other. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[caeterle]

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.

[gbobmi]

I think I will go be sad in another room now.