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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: skylab on April 16, 2023, 07:08:28 PM

Title: Hkp bolt cutters
Post by: skylab on April 16, 2023, 07:08:28 PM

Hello,
    I have a pair of old hkp bolt cutters that I want to replace the jaws.  Jaws show 4 & 5.  Can I used jaws just marked 5?  I'm a little confused on what the numbers mean. Thanks

Title: Re: Hkp bolt cutters
Post by: lptools on April 16, 2023, 07:36:01 PM

Hello, skylab. Hard to tell without the model number, or seeing the bolt cutters. The 2 different numbers could mean right and left, this would be critical if the jaws are geared, same numbers would not mesh.

Title: Re: Hkp bolt cutters
Post by: skylab on April 16, 2023, 07:43:21 PM

No gears. There's a round metal roller between the jaws