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Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599320 03/29/16 02:24 PM
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RRino Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,314 Minneapolis	These are my favorite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WS0618/?tag=ataofhoco-20 Although I think Fiskars has stopped making them. Last edited by RRino; 03/29/16 02:28 PM. Travis www.cacommunications.com

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Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599328 03/29/16 09:00 PM
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Silversam Moderator-1A2, Cabling Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,059 Likes: 6 NYC	We always used our ring finger in the bottom hole and pushed down on the top of the shears with the ball of the hand. And yes, Shears. Always Shears. "Seamstresses use scissors. Splicers use shears." A quote from Morgan Harris (at one time the fastest splicer in the Bell System and my old partner in many jobs and adventures.) RIP "Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket?"

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599346 03/30/16 12:57 PM
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Pinecreekboy Member Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 79 PA	I once saw a tradesman using a couple of Setwear pouches so I looked them up and bought a couple of different ones. Here's the one I use most often for quick jobs. As you can see it's not perfect but I've never lost a tool either. I like being able to take it off my belt when I'm in a tight spot and can't reach my hip easily. https://setwear.com/collections/pouches/products/utility-pouch

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599366 03/30/16 06:30 PM
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John807 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,029 N/W New Jersey	From the oddest source. My brother the Marine, "soak that leather in water a good long time, then put yer s*** in it, I guarantee it ain't gonna fall out, and when it does do'er again" John 807

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599403 03/31/16 01:00 PM
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hbiss Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 12,354 Likes: 4 New York	I've used these for years. Mine have an orange handle. Like Sam and Bill say- "We always used our ring finger in the bottom hole and pushed down on the top of the shears with the ball of the hand." You never put your finger through the top hole and with these you get greater leverage. I have no trouble cutting 25 and even 50 pair CAT3. -Hal CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Some comments made by me are known to the State of California to cause irreversible brain damage and serious mental disorders leading to confinement.

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. skip555 #599417 03/31/16 08:46 PM
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hawk82 Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 664 Central Maine	Originally Posted by skip555 I bought a cheap (10 or so ) pair and they where crap Ive been using these , don't know their head and shoulders above all others but they work fine for me . I rarely cut heavier than 6 pair and when I do I use cable cutters . the heavy handles may be part of the issues your seeing with them falling out do you really need the ergonomic handle ? try a old standard pair and see how that works Klein Snips That's what I use. I left a pair on a NID, went back the next day and the LEC tech took 'em. Jerk. I've returned their tools before. No karma. As for a pouch, I usually wear carpenter style jeans, and they have a handy "tech" pocket on the right leg. The snips fit good in there, as does the 216, 6-n-1 screwdriver, and scotchlock need-l-lock pliers. Last edited by hawk82; 03/31/16 08:49 PM.

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599418 03/31/16 08:52 PM
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justbill Member Joined: May 2002 Posts: 17,742 Likes: 34 Western Nebraska	Originally Posted by John807 From the oddest source. My brother the Marine, "soak that leather in water a good long time, then put yer s*** in it, I guarantee it ain't gonna fall out, and when it does do'er again" That's a pretty good idea, shrink the leather down to match what you're carrying. Wet leather tied to different areas of your body used to be a form of torture, probably still is used for that. Retired phone dude

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599448 04/01/16 06:01 PM
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John807 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,029 N/W New Jersey	O.k. I soaked the pouch put everything in while damp not soaking wet. Let dry, so far so good. Let you know in a week or so.... Thanks John 807

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. hbiss #599449 04/01/16 06:07 PM
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John807 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,029 N/W New Jersey	Hal, I can't read the writing,what shears are they? Thanks John 807

Re: I'm tired of losing shears. John807 #599453 04/02/16 09:14 AM
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mbhydro Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 423 Manitoba Canada	Looks like these ones on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miller-925Cs-Ergo-Ergonomic-Electrician-Scissors/dp/B00DIQ4LZS Platinum Tools also have a similar one P/N 10515C Last edited by mbhydro; 04/02/16 09:21 AM.

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