Bolt cutter for larger sizes

[Quickstep192]

I reckon everyone is familiar with the wire strippers that include the handy shear for cutting #4 to #10 machine screws.

I was wondering if there’s a shear that can cut 1/4” bolts. I know it won’t be the same form factor, but I’m hoping there’s got to be something out there.



I found one this one that you beat with a hammer, but that seems a little sub-optimal.

https://aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?id=ATS-SBC&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1



Anybody know of something?

[Harpo]

I just use a die grinder with a cut off wheel then clean up the lead thtead

[porsche930dude]

Thats seems like something i would use quite often but in reality you would need to clean up the end anyway so you might as well just grind it off and get less distortion.

[ian c2]

About 25 years ago I used a Hilti tool for cutting 10mm rod
Had a a hacksaw & big bastard file ready , but never used it .
I was surprised how good it was .

https://www.hilti.com.om/c/CLS_INSTALLATION_SYS_7134/CLS_ACC_FOR_INSTALLATION_SYSTEMS_7134/CLS_ACCESSORY_ELEMENTS_7134/r2697

Just did a quick search , This is the latest & greatest .

https://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factory-reconditioned-milwaukee-2872-80-m18-brushless-threaded-rod-cutter--tool-only-/milr2872-80.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=722&zmap=milr2872-80&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16KFBhCgARIsALB0g8IwCgxiKnr7BcoYP0BL OFF6_2AkAhou-m3LJrbSxZYa-6TUWWSScI0aAogxEALw_wcB

[pkabush]

Death wheel and a quick thread clean up with a hack saw always worked well for me.

[SBell]

I've always put a nut on the screw, cut it with a cut off wheel then thread the nut off the screw to clean the threads.

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[gtc]

Another pelican gave me one of these deburring tools. (not the exact tool in the link, but similar)
https://www.amazon.com/Deburring-External-Chamfer-Tool-Damaged/dp/B07MPP2CY2?th=1

Works pretty well, though i've read that they don't always last very long.

[H-viken]

Originally Posted by SBell

I've always put a nut on the screw, cut it with a cut off wheel then thread the nut off the screw to clean the threads.

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This and a file and you’re good to go

[911pcars]

A final cleanup with a bench-powered wire wheel removes remaining burrs that can hinder nut starting and rotation.