Ryobi 18-Volt One+ Cordless Bolt Cutters (Tool Only)

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A serious little beast, the Klinge is the best compact cutter in its class. Its high leverage design will do all the hard work for you and delivers extra cutting force with less effort. We tested the power of these bolt cutters on baling wire, cattle panels, all thread, and rebar. The compound-action hinges made it a cinch to cut through the wire, panels, and all thread—even without exerting maximum force. It was also relatively easy to cut through ⅜-inch rebar, so we upped the ante by testing the Pittsburgh cutters on ½-inch rebar. This required more force—but we made it through. This was the only set of bolt cutters that cut through ½-inch rebar, and we didn’t find any damage to the blades afterward.

These tools use levers to extend and increase the strength of grip. By pressing on the handles, holding power is magnified and directed to the point where the pincers meet. Can be used withone-hand thanks to the low weight two-component plastic housing, which has a soft lining. A popular tool that is praised for its smart design and reliable performance, we highly recommend the Knipex Tools bolt cutter for your toolbox. Hydraulic bolt cutters use a motor to power the cutting blades. A hydraulically powered piston drives the cutting edge forward with significantly more force than handle-operated bolt cutters can produce. Due to this additional power, hydraulic bolt cutters can cut soft metals nearly an inch in diameter. Center-cut bolt cutters feature blades that are beveled on both sides and are evenly spaced from each other. This is the most common type of jaw configuration and the only type we tested other than the powered all thread bolt cutter. When pressure is applied, the blades bear down on either end until they separate the material. Center-cut bolt cutters are ideal for cutting through cables, pipes, and metal rods.

Featuring an ergonomic design, the comfortable non-slip heat-treated textured rubber grip handles and center cut design reduce hand fatigue. As our second pair of H.K. Porter bolt cutters to earn a spot on this lineup, these 18-inch power players feature excellent cutting ability in a midsize model. Like their big brother that took top honors in our tests, these shorter cutters come with double-compound hinges that increase the user’s ability to cut through challenging metal items. Read on for the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding bolt cutters. Q. How do you use bolt cutters? Bring on the muscle! The Pittsburgh 36-inch bolt cutters were the longest model we tested, and the extra length added up to extra leverage. They are useful for a variety of applications, as they can be used with materials which are potentially too small to be worked by hand.

Anyone who’s done mechanical work or needed to cut off too-long bolts has likely run into the issue of cutting a bolt and getting a jagged end that had to be filed down by hand. This is a nonissue with the DeWalt bolt cutter. All we had to do was put a threaded bolt between the cutter’s jaws and pull the trigger. The curved blades on the tool (which comes with a 2-amp hour rechargeable battery and charger) immediately tightened around the bolt and cut it cleanly in half. We cut all thread up to 3/16 inch, and the DeWalt didn’t strain once under the task. We charged the lithium-ion battery overnight and then started testing by cutting baling wire. Unfortunately, the blades left about a 1/16-inch gap when cutting rather than touching together, meaning the cordless tool failed to cut. We pulled the baling wire out of the almost-closed jaws, and it didn’t have a scratch on it. When testing them on all thread, the jaws stopped closing once they met the metal. We kept pressure on the trigger, but no deal. For a comfortable grip, the strong rolled steel handles have soft cushioned non-slip rubber grips and the handles will not twist or give under load. Finding your cutter is so easy in your toolbox as the handle has a bright red color. Bolt cutter hinges feature double-compound technology that increases the user’s leverage and makes cutting easier Whether the handles are short or long, handles must provide you with the necessary leverage to open the jaws so they grip onto and cut through metal with less effort.

Side cutters work by indenting and wedging the cable apart. They offer a cleaner finish than scissors or knives. Side cutters should not be used on harder items, such as nails or screws, as these materials can cause damage and might even render the tool unusable. The cutters come with nonslip grips, though we felt they could use a bit more cushioning. And there is a downside to all that powerful length: The longer bolt cutters are, the more challenging it is to control the jaws accurately. This pair’s extra length and weight make the jaws unwieldy, especially when reaching overhead. Still, extended cutters mean more cutting power, so it’s a trade-off depending on the user’s preferences. With 130 years of quality hand tool manufacturing, this leading German company is at the forefront of efficient, innovative, and quality tools. The Knipex tools bolt cutter not only provides a legendary powerful performance, but also an effortless user-friendly design. Bolt cutters are one of those tools that most DIYers use infrequently. With that in mind, some shoppers may not wish to make a significant investment, and there’s no need to overspend for a medium-size bolt cutter. We tested the 14-inch version of the WorkPro bolt cutter, which turned out to be quite effective at cutting wire and bolts. It can fulfill bolt-cutting needs without taking a big chunk out of shoppers’ wallets.

Featuring powder-coated drop-forged chrome-molybdenum steel jaws with precise cutting blades, the W017004A offers powerful compound cutting action with less effort. So when you need to work with soft to medium metals such as bolts, rods, rivets, and chain-link fences, this powerful tool perfectly cuts through HRC<42 steel up to 5mm and HRC<25 steel up to 6mm like butter. With superior cutting action, industry-leading design, and utilizing smart PowerPivot™technology, the Crescent H.K. Porter 18-inch 0090MCP Bolt Cutter is the perfect metal cutting solution for industrial-style applications. Bolt cutters vary in weight from about 2 pounds for smaller 8-inch cutters to around 8 pounds for larger 48-inch cutters. Cut Style Powers through stainless steel, spring wire, heat-treated rod, reinforcing rod, steel cable, and boltsSometimes it’s not the hinge design that keeps users from being able to cut through steel rods and bolts. Sometimes it’s the discomfort that comes with applying a lot of pressure to the handles of the bolt cutters. Fortunately, we didn’t have that problem with Tekton’s 18-inch bolt cutters that come with cushioned nonslip grips. Strong tubular ergonomic bi-material handles have red/blue anti-slip grips that give you greater control during challenging tasks. As this cutter has a compact design, it performs well in a confined space and is ideal for everyday carry.

Like the other H.K. Porter bolt cutters we tested, the hinges on this 18-inch model were stiff when we started testing. It could be something common to this brand of bolt cutter, but the hinges eventually loosened up after 20 or so cuts to where we didn’t have to pull the handles forcefully to separate them. Super-strong, portable, and affordable, the TEKTON 3386 8-inch Bolt Cutter is a must-have hand tool for tradesmen and DIY home maintenance gurus. One caveat, though—this tool is only for cutting threaded bolts. We tested it on a smooth bolt, and it stalled. This was our fault and not the tool’s since it’s not designed to cut anything but threaded bolts, but it does limit the tool’s use.Find sources: "Bolt cutter"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( September 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Our M12™ cordless system offers more than 110 unique sub-compact solutions, transforming inefficient manual tools. Made from durable heat-treated chrome-molybdenum steel, the blades cut through threaded bolts, nails, chains with a vengeance. Sturdy jaws provide extra gripping power without shifting or wobbling when closing around a bolt, nail, or chain link. The cutters feature center-cut jaws and compound hinges for added leverage. We tested them on cattle panels, baling wire, and 3/16-inch all thread. The Tekton 3400 cutters made it through all three types of metal, but we had to exert a lot of pressure to cut through the all thread. That type of pressure would have led to sore hands with some models, but the cushioning on the Tekton grips saved us from serious hand fatigue.