jigtier 17 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 I think there is a specific wire cutter for trimming the tag end after finishing a loop. Look at the photo, that’s a manufacturer’s end cut. I cannot get that close. Anyone know what that wire cutters name would be? Thank you for helping me out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apdriver 556 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 These are cut to specific length, then twisted using a commercial wire tool like a Hagens. So it’s cut before the twist. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hillbilly voodoo 406 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Snips and a little grind with a dremel is how I get mine close 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kasilofchrisn 183 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Like Apdriver said they don't cut the end it's made via a wireforming tool such as a Hagen's or a twistech. Cut to length then bend the loop on the end and twist(wrap) to finish. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigtier 17 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Thank you for the advice, I kinda thought I’d revert to the dreml 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JimP 62 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 How about no cutter at all. Get a good grip of your twisted eye with some small vise grips with the tag pointing out from the edge of the jaws. If the tag is long enough just give it three for four bends as far as you can get and the wire will break off clean at the edge of the jaws. For short tags another set of pliers will be needed to bend the wire. Cut wires will have a sharp stub, broken wires are much less sharp. Been using this method for years and never cut the wire. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juniors Fishing Company 1 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 I use a high quality wire cutter to cut as close as i can and then i use a flat nose pliers to pinch down the tag end a little closer. Usually works very well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vodkaman 1,570 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 I use a Dremel cutter, and remove sharp edges at the same time. Dave 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites