Nipper Tool

[Hattley]

I’ve seen this tool, pictured on many workbenches and thought “my X-Acto works just fineâ€. That was until I picked up a Nipper Tool. I cant believe I’ve gone this long without one. If you’re like me do yourself a favor and get one today.

[JamesW]

I keep looking at those when I go to the LHS, but like you, I always say "my xacto works just fine". Maybe I'll have to pick up a pair.

[Art Anderson]

Been using the Testors/Xuron sprue nippers for years now, worn out several pairs--highly recommend them!

Art

[envious8420]

Hobby Lobby has them in the bead/jewelry making isle for 9 bucks

[Aaronw]

Yep, I was like you, and always looked at sprue cutters as luxury items for those who didn't know what to spend their money on. I finally bought one in a discount bin at a local shop, and I'd never give it up, it is by far the most used tool I own.

[jbwelda]

radio shack used to (and probably still does) stock a great nipper for about half what they wanted for one in a hobby shop. they had red rubber on the handles. excellent and comfortable...i too thought an xacto was fine but i learned different once i started using a nipper!