C Fernandez wrote: I've been wondering the same thing. My guess is that what I would normally call "wire cutters", just wont work for some of the picky types on the list ..... like Tony and Toth :-) Chad ---------------------------------------------- I have to disagree. There are many instances where you want the component flush. For example, an RF can - don't want the leg to touch. Same for a daughter board. Or a PCB that fits into a tight case. And so on. Flush cutters are an extremely useful tool and you want one that give a clean sharp cut with damaging the surface of the PCB. It's the same principle as using a saw with no tooth offset to trim a dowel pin - cut but don't damage. Billy