readiescards Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Is there a specific tool for cutting builders strapping? My nail pulling tool is pretty useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hacksaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 We usually use tin snips/aviation shears https://drywalltoolsdirect.co.uk/stanley-fatmax-steel-aviation-snips-straight-cut-2-14-563.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwqfvABRC6gJ3T_4mwspoBEiQAyoQPkQJ6s0V-wuh-YZDTCkyu3yyHoFvV1_fpO9s9EZa-xcoaAkdD8P8HAQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Grip it with your nail pulling tool and wiggle it forward and back and it will snap or just buy the tin snips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I'm waiting for @recoveringacademic To come along with his grinder and suit of armour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 1 hour ago, readiescards said: Is there a specific tool for cutting builders strapping? My nail pulling tool is pretty useless Yep, One of these. Tops! Yer thumb fits in the wonky bit at the bottom. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 +1 to snips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 We used this stuff to secure all the MVHR piping - We started with a hacksaw, buying a pair of tin snips made the whole process a whole lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 +2 for tin snips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitpipe Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 1 hour ago, bassanclan said: +2 for tin snips 1 hour ago, bassanclan said: +2 for tin snips +3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackers Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Tin snips or pliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshouse Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 If you get desperate keep bending it in the same place till it shears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 This brings me back, my parents used to run a company that sold steel strapping. I wonder if you could use the same tool? If you have a lot that you want to do safely we used to use something like http://www.rajapack.co.uk/packaging-tape-strapping/strapping-accessories/steel-strapping-heavy-duty-safety-cutters_SSC06.html?prixTTC=true&gclid=CIjd05mLmdACFUu6GwoddQQIRg&gclsrc=aw.ds But maybe this strip is thicker? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readiescards Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Cheers I thought there really ought to be a dedicated tool. I've 25 and 35mm strapping so am currently cutting a third ether side and bending it - tedious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, gravelld said: This brings me back, my parents used to run a company that sold steel strapping. I wonder if you could use the same tool? If you have a lot that you want to do safely we used to use something like http://www.rajapack.co.uk/packaging-tape-strapping/strapping-accessories/steel-strapping-heavy-duty-safety-cutters_SSC06.html?prixTTC=true&gclid=CIjd05mLmdACFUu6GwoddQQIRg&gclsrc=aw.ds But maybe this strip is thicker? That looks like it might be for packaging strapping. The builder's stuff is quite a bit thicker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, readiescards said: Cheers I thought there really ought to be a dedicated tool. I've 25 and 35mm strapping so am currently cutting a third ether side and bending it - tedious! If it's really bugging you you could get a cheap cut off stand if you've already got a 4.5" grinder? Something like this but there are cheaper ones on EvilBay https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/einhel-ts-125115l-angle-grinder-cut-off-stand/?da=1&TC=GS-060521040&gclid=CNDLgY6vmdACFVQ_GwodePgD5A Edited November 8, 2016 by Barney12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, jack said: That looks like it might be for packaging strapping. The builder's stuff is quite a bit thicker. Yep, as I said. Strapping varies in thickness too, can't remember what the thickest was... it was twenty years ago! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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