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Wire Cutting Tool
scaredofdebt
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Hi,
Bit of an odd one, I've just taken delivery of a second hand table. The table has what looks like a staple coming out of the table top, I need to remove it.
There is no sign of this "staple" underneath the table, so I cannot pull it out that way.
I've tried to pull it out using pliers from the top but I am guessing both pieces are connected so that isn't going to work.
I was wondering if I could grind down the staple, or cut it so it isn't proud of the surface, my wife was going to paint the table in any case so some minor damage to the surface isn't an issue.
What tool would be best for this? I think they are too thick for normal wire cutters.
I've attached a photo.
Thanks for any advice.
The table wasn't expensive but would rather repair if possible.
Bit of an odd one, I've just taken delivery of a second hand table. The table has what looks like a staple coming out of the table top, I need to remove it.
There is no sign of this "staple" underneath the table, so I cannot pull it out that way.
I've tried to pull it out using pliers from the top but I am guessing both pieces are connected so that isn't going to work.
I was wondering if I could grind down the staple, or cut it so it isn't proud of the surface, my wife was going to paint the table in any case so some minor damage to the surface isn't an issue.
What tool would be best for this? I think they are too thick for normal wire cutters.
I've attached a photo.
Thanks for any advice.
The table wasn't expensive but would rather repair if possible.
Make £2018 in 2018 Challenge - Total to date £2,108
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Try tin snips , that should work0
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Make £2018 in 2018 Challenge - Total to date £2,1080
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babyblade41 wrote: »Try tin snips , that should work
Thanks, which would you suggest?
https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/tin-snips/cat9840003?cm_sp=managedredirect-_-handtools-_-tinsnipsMake £2018 in 2018 Challenge - Total to date £2,1080 -
For the extra pound I'd go for De Walt0
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Grip with pliers-work back & forth, should snap off below the surface.I am not a cat (But my friend is)0
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Or try a dremel.Don’t be a can’t, be a can.0
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You should have suggested some compressed air station as wellscaredofdebt wrote: »0 -
scaredofdebt wrote: »I've attached a photo.
What's the approx. diameter?
If it's really just a staple, the best tool for cutting is something like side cutters
https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/pliers-cutters/cat831008?plierscuttersproducttype=side_diagonal_cutters#category=cat831008&plierscuttersproducttype=side_diagonal_cutters&sort_by=price
Or, like suggested abve, keep bending it with pliers until it breaks.0 -
Pliers or side cutters as above. Then with a small pin punch & hammer, tap any remaining staple down below the surface in preparation for filling.Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
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Try pliers again but with a scrap of wood near for the pliers to lever against.0
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