is a 18 inch bolt cutter good/

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  1. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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  3. dutchieinquebec

    dutchieinquebec Road Train Member

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    more is always better, except if it is a ticket..
     
  4. Ebola Guy

    Ebola Guy Heavy Load Member

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    I have a 24" cutter and it does the job without a problem. I think 18" might be a tad tough with the hardened bolts.
     
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    4noReason Road Train Member

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    the bolts are normal sized coming from containers. so i hope 24 is good
     
  6. SlowPoke44magnum

    SlowPoke44magnum Medium Load Member

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    A place I used to work had a pair of the 18" cutters and they sucked....... I prefer longer ones. But you gotta make do with what you have.
     
  7. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    Longer for more leverage..

    I got mine from Sears.
     
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    striker Road Train Member

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    got mine 13 yrs ago from Tool Zone, they are hardened steel, with replaceable jaws, about 36" long, weigh probably 20 lbs, paid $115.00 for them. Will have to post a picture of them.
     
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  10. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    What do you guys use a bolt cutter for?
     
  11. Ebola Guy

    Ebola Guy Heavy Load Member

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    To cut security bolt seals
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    which are steel encased in a plastic shell.

    Also some rails will feed a 4 or 6 inch threaded bolt through the door latches, put a bolt on it, then bend the bolt so you cannot unscrew the bolt, so you have to cut it off.
     
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