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25-11-2007
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hi iam trying to buy a decent set of all purpose nippers.. i have been told that parrots are now obsolete and that i only need 1 set of quality nippers that will cover floor tiles and mosaics aswell...can anybody recommend a good make and where to buy...i have been told that rubi general purpose nippers suspect. also i here hoffman are good. any recommendations?? ed | ||
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25-11-2007
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Here you go ed mate ... http://www.buybrandtools.com/acatalog/Rubi-Nippers.html Tile Nippers - Rubi Rubi tile nippers (aka tile nibblers) are available to buy online for use on: wall tiles, ceramic tiles, hard materials, mosaic and porcelain. These specialised, top quality Rubi nippers have highly durable and precise widia edges. | ||
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25-11-2007
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all any other makes worth considering that are good all purpose nippers. its just that i have had a few words of caution with the rubi nippers......i have put a few quid over the table this week at buy brand tools, so i am sure neil will forgive me on this one ;0) ed | ||
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i have used rubi nippers for years..the older models used to chip in the jaws but the newer ones are champion...and keep sharp edges for ages..it's porcelain tiles that can knack any set of nippers ... so it would be worthwhile getting some porcelain nippers as well........ | ||
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25-11-2007
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sorted, if there good enough 4u, there good enough for me mate.. | ||
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25-11-2007
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Wouldn't say parrots are obsolete. I have used them a few times in the last couple of months! Oh! they are Rubi as well, along with my normal nippers, and they nip porcelain ok, sort of! Grumpy | ||
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26-11-2007
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ok ok ok neil, i have a guilt complex now lol just ordered rubi nippers and porcelain nippers....are you happy now regards ed | ||
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