Hi Guys, what scissors do you use for cutting wicks? I have bought several including a pair of expensive German nurse's scissors and they all battle to cut at the front of the scissors.
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I have been using the wife little chrome 1 that comes with those pedicure sets..perfect size and very sharp.
I'm sure you can pick it up at any dischem.
I'm sure you can pick it up at any dischem.
This is all I use. Cuts perfectly all the time. Even thick wick.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10005744/1444508-precision-stainless-steel-thrum-scissors
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10005744/1444508-precision-stainless-steel-thrum-scissors
The absolute best thing is a pair of mini shears
I use Tweezerman Moustache scissors from Dischem... expensive but best scissors ever.
I bought myself 2 of these (one for vaping and one for fishing)
You can get threat west pack for R16 if I recall correctly.
Also available at fabric shops
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I am a flyfisherman, fly tyer... scissors i have aplenty. If you really want to treat yourself pop into a good fly fishing tackle dealer and get yourself a pair of tungsten carbide micro points... a local brand grip does them at a price that although steep, is not mortgage worthy.
I use these, have had them for a few years and they work great on material etc, one blade is finely serrated and that helps plenty. They're used by scrapbookers.
Edit: They're not very small.
Edit: They're not very small.
Ofla scissors. Thats all.
If you want any pair of scissors to cut better, cut a bit of fine grit sandpaper a few times. Scissors should have a very fine serration on the cutting edge to help grip whatever material you are cutting.
If you want any pair of scissors to cut better, cut a bit of fine grit sandpaper a few times. Scissors should have a very fine serration on the cutting edge to help grip whatever material you are cutting.
Hi @Salamander
I have been having much joy from these simple R7.95 scissors from Dischem. (Branded as Dischem).
Got them a while back and after a few weeks I was so impressed I bought two more! Still on the first one and it's still going nicely. Cuts well. Strange for such a cheap instrument. The blades are very close together when they start cutting so I think that's why it works well.
If they go blunt I will just start using the second one.
I also like that they are not too big or too small.
The little green plastic handled Dischem scissors are also pretty good and they also cost less than R10.
A good swing can usually do the cotton in one go, gotta watch the fingers though.
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/bumpedy-bump-vape-mail.t250/page-449#post-293376
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/bumpedy-bump-vape-mail.t250/page-449#post-293376
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Thanks Guys, looks like the mini shears are the winner. Now if only one of our dealers would stock them ....... I like Cam''s tungsten carbide micro points, but there isn't a fishing shop within 250Km of here! I will check the local sewing emporium on Monday - the micro shears are also used for embroidery.
This is all I use. Cuts perfectly all the time. Even thick wick.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10005744/1444508-precision-stainless-steel-thrum-scissors
+1 these are amazing! Nice and compact and light too
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Guys, I posted this quite a few months ago, it's really interesting.
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/begin-japanology-scissors.t14620/
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/begin-japanology-scissors.t14620/
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