Bolt and Chain Cutters
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Cut medium steel chain and hard steel bolts, rods, screws, rivets, nails, bars, wire, and rebar. All cutters have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges. For more leverage, choose a cutter with a longer handle. Not for use on wire rope.
Cutters with aluminum handles are 30% lighter than steel-handled cutters, so they’re more comfortable for repeated cuts.
Cutters with telescoping handles let you adjust to longer lengths for more leverage, or to shorter lengths for easy transport.
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Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Rebar | Overall Lg. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Features | Each | Each | |||
A | 3/16" | 1/8" | 1/8" | __ | 12" | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | __ | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
A | 1/4" | 3/16" | 3/16" | __ | 14" | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | __ | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
A | 5/16" | 1/4" | 1/4" | __ | 18" | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | __ | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
B | 5/16" | 5/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | 14" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 3/8" | 3/8" | 1/4" | 1/4" | 18" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 7/16" | 7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 24" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 30" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 9/16" | 9/16" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 36" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 11/16" | 11/16" | 1/2" | __ | 42" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
C | 5/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | __ | 14" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | Telescoping Handles | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
C | 7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | __ | 24" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | Telescoping Handles | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Bolt, Hard Chain, and Padlock Cutters
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Cut through hard metal bolts, chain, and padlocks with these cutters. All cutters have adjustment screws to align cutting edges. For more leverage, choose a cutter with a longer handle. Not for use on wire rope.
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Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Rebar | Hard Chain | Overall Lg. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | Each | ||
5/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | 1/4" | 3/16" | 14" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 24" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 3/8" | 5/16" | 30" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
5/8" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 36" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 42" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Electrical-Insulating Bolt and Chain Cutters
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Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These cutters are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use to cut medium steel chain and hard steel bolts, rods, screws, rivets, nails, bars, and wire. Cutters have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges. Not for use on wire rope.
Easy-Cut Bolt and Chain Cutters
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Leverage points on the jaws and handles let you cut through bolts, chains, and rods with 30% less effort than standard bolt cutters. These cutters help reduce hand fatigue when you’re snipping through thick, hard metal or making repeated cuts. All have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges. For more leverage, choose cutters with longer handles. Not for use on wire rope.
Bench-Mount Bolt, Hard Chain, and Padlock Cutters
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Make repeated cuts in hard materials with this cutter. It mounts for stability and provides extra leverage. It has a short-nosed jaw that forces the material being cut deep into the jaw and also allows you to cut one side of a chain link or padlock hasp without hitting the other side. Align cutting edges with the adjustment screw. Not for use on wire rope.
Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters
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Slice through bolts and chain with low effort. A spring opens the jaws for quick cuts. Not for use on wire rope.
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Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Rebar | Hard Chain | Lg. | Ht. | Jaw Material | Grip Material | Air Pressure | For Air Hose ID | Air Hose Included | Thread Type | Pipe Size | Gender | Each | Each | ||
3/8" | 3/8" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 15" | 7 1/4" | Steel | Rubber | 80-120psi | 3/8" | No | NPT | 3/8 | Female | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
1/2" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 17 1/2" | 10" | Steel | Rubber | 90-130psi | 3/8" | No | NPT | 3/8 | Female | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Compact Bolt Cutters
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Make one-handed cuts with these small cutters. Because they’re shorter than standard bolt cutters, they’re best for cutting thin bolts and wire. For more leverage, choose longer cutters. Not for use on wire rope.
All have jaws that are riveted onto the handles except cutters with aluminum handles. Riveted jaws are not replaceable.
Serrated jaws grip the material you’re cutting to prevent slipping.
Cutters with aluminum handles are 30% lighter than steel-handled cutters, so they’re more comfortable for repeated cuts. Their cutting head is replaceable, and they have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges.
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Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Overall Lg. | Style | Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | Each | ||
3/16" | 3/16" | 7/64" | 10" | Smooth | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
13/64" | 11/64" | 1/8" | 6 1/4" | Serrated | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
1/4" | 13/64" | 9/64" | 8" | Serrated | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Compact Bolt Cutter Sets
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Keep a variety of small cutters on hand for cuts in tight spaces. The handles are short enough to make one-handed cuts, but they provide less leverage than standard cutters. They’re best for snipping thin bolts and wire. Use a longer cutter for more leverage. They have serrated jaws that grip the material you’re cutting and prevent it from slipping. Since the jaws are riveted onto the handles, you can’t replace them. Not for use on wire rope.
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No. of Pieces | Includes | Style | Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
3 | 6 1/4" Lg. Bolt Cutter for 13/64" Soft Steel, 11/64" Medium-Hard Steel, and 1/8" Hard Steel Dia. 8" Lg. Bolt Cutter for 1/4" Soft Steel, 13/64" Medium-Hard Steel, and 5/32" Hard Steel Dia. 10" Lg. Bolt Cutter for 7/32" Soft Steel, 5/32" Medium-Hard Steel, and 5/32" Hard Steel Dia. | Serrated | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 0000000 |