readiescards Posted November 6, 2016 Posted November 6, 2016 Is there a specific tool for cutting builders strapping? My nail pulling tool is pretty useless
Construction Channel Posted November 6, 2016 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
Declan52 Posted November 6, 2016 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.
Barney12 Posted November 6, 2016 Posted November 6, 2016 I'm waiting for @recoveringacademic To come along with his grinder and suit of armour
ToughButterCup Posted November 6, 2016 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
Guest Alphonsox Posted November 6, 2016 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.
Bitpipe Posted November 6, 2016 Posted November 6, 2016 1 hour ago, bassanclan said: +2 for tin snips 1 hour ago, bassanclan said: +2 for tin snips +3
tonyshouse Posted November 7, 2016 Posted November 7, 2016 If you get desperate keep bending it in the same place till it shears off.
gravelld Posted November 8, 2016 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
readiescards Posted November 8, 2016 Author 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!
jack Posted November 8, 2016 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
Barney12 Posted November 8, 2016 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
gravelld Posted November 8, 2016 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
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