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Plato 170 lead shear cutter pliers with precision jaws

Plato

Plato 170 Lead Shear Cutter Pliers

SKU CH-7RAA-31YWB

Precision lead shear cutter pliers designed for use with a soldering iron

  • Product typePliers
  • Precision lead shear cutter for clean soldering cuts
  • Plato brand hand tool built for durability
  • New condition ensures reliable performance
  • Designed for use with soldering iron workflows
  • Professional-grade pliers for automotive and general hand tool use

Plato 170 Lead Shear Cutter

The Plato 170 is a precision lead shear cutter designed for technicians and hobbyists who need clean cuts on soft wire during soldering work. It serves as a dedicated hand tool for electronics assembly and repair benches.

Sustained use behaviour

The cutter maintains its cutting geometry through repeated cycles because it is built for precision shearing rather than high-force bursts. Its action stays consistent during long soldering sessions without the edge degradation seen in general-purpose pliers.

Compatibility check

Verify that your soldering workflow actually requires a dedicated lead shear rather than the cutting edges already on your combination pliers. Buyers who only occasionally trim component leads may find their existing tools sufficient.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 2,110 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePLATO
Product typePliers

Questions about this item

How much heat does the Plato 170 generate during extended cutting sessions?

The Plato 170 is a manual hand tool with no motor or electrical components, so it produces no measurable heat during operation.

What additional tool is required to use the Plato 170 as intended?

The product title indicates it is designed for use with a soldering iron, which must be supplied separately.

Will the Plato 170 work with older soldering iron models I already own?

Yes, the cutter operates mechanically alongside any standard soldering iron regardless of age or brand.

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