A bolt cutter, sometimes called bolt cropper, is a tool used for cutting bolts, chains, padlocks, rebar and wire mesh. It typically has long handles and short blades, with compound hinges to maximize leverage and cutting force.
Bolt cutters are designed to cut through screws, bolts, and other metal fasteners. These fixings can often be substantial in diameter, so bolt cutters come in a variety of sizes with long handles and lever mechanisms.
Hexagonal links (or square or trapezoidal) make it impossible for bolt cutters to get a grip.
An 18-inch bolt cutter can often cut metal with a diameter up to 9/32 of an inch, while a 24-inch bolt cutter can cut thicknesses up to 5/16 of an inch, depending on the material's hardness and the quality of the tool.
Standard bolt cutters typically have a maximum cutting capacity of around 10mm (3/8 inch) for soft materials like chain. Heavy-duty bolt cutters, designed for tougher materials, may be able to cut through chains up to 16mm (5/8 inch) in thickness.
This bolt cutter will cut soft metals up to 1/2" in diameter and hard metals up to 3/8" in diameter. At 30" in length, you have the leverage you need for those thicker cuts. You also have comfort grips handles. This is a beast of a bolt cutter that should take care of the majority of your cutting needs.
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What Can Bolt Cutters Not Cut Through? A heavy-duty, hardened steel chain with hexagonal links thwarts nearly every thief with a bolt cutter. Hexagonal links (or square or trapezoidal) make it impossible for bolt cutters to get a grip.
Bolt cutters are the common tool of choice for to cut padlocks during forcible-entry. Unfortunately, most padlocks are made of case-hardened steel, which is very strong in comparison to the materials that bolt cutters were intended to cut.
A typical bolt cutter yields 20 kilonewtons (4,500 lbf) of cutting force for a 250 newtons (56 lbf) force on the handles.
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Can Kryptonite Bike Locks Be Cut? Unfortunately there isn't a lock out there that can't be cut. That being said, the Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit Mini's 18mm hardened steel shackle is impossible to crop by hand with bolt cutters.
If a bolt is too long, you can use a cordless drill and a hacksaw to cut it down to the exact length you need. Insert the bolt in the chuck of a drill and tighten. Now, let the power of the drill do the work as you hold the hacksaw in place.
With a rust-resistant zinc coating and dual-hardened stainless steel, Commando locks can handle much more than your average wear and tear. Chamfered rivet holes prevent the lock from fracturing when they're chiseled and our steel-alloy shackle is far more cut-resistant than your average hardened steel.
Bolt Cutters
The person who is handcuffed cannot use this tool on themselves, but the bolt cutter can safely be used to remove the wrist cuffs.
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A closed shackle padlock is designed to have the minimum amount of shackle exposed; which means that if a criminal wants to saw it off, they will have a hard time doing so! This type of a shackle typically has a higher security rating compared to an open or semi enclosed shackle.
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Each key has a complex rounded shape, this coupled with the magnetic element makes it an extremely hard lock to pick. The only way to gain access to the door would be for the key to be cloned, and in that case, a master locksmith would need to get their hands on the original key.
Do not grind or file your bolt cutter blades to a very sharp edge. They should have a rounded-off ridge, as they do not need to “slice” through material, but rather force it apart. Overly sharp edges diminish that blunt separating force and leave the blade edges vulnerable to buckling and denting.
Yes, these bolt cutters will cut bolts, chain, threaded rod, and more up to 1/4 in. diameter. Helpful?