Side Cutters

[Downwindtracker 2]

Are there any brand of side cutters where the cutting edge is flush. My three pair all have bevel on the outside, the main bevel is on the inside. They would be nice for snipping nails flush on trim to reuse, instead of leaving a stub.

 

[Fcvapor05]

Everyone who makes side cutters makes flush cutters... but they won't last long cutting nails. It's not possible to make a flush cutter edge that is as strong as the double-sided edge on a standard nipper or side cutter.

You'd be better off using a nail set.

 

[lardy1]

Use end nippers and pull them through.

 

[Ton ton]

Snappy makes flush cutters. No, I have not used them.

 

[Parrothead]

Use end nippers and pull them through.

THIS!

Get the Harbor Freight end nippers for this. They’re great. They’re not quite sharp enough to cut the nail without some noticeable effort, but plenty sharp enough to grab on and pull the nail out.

I also own the Knipex end nippers, and it’s much to easy to cut the nail. Both have their uses, and I’m glad I own both.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I'm pulling baseboards to change over to laminate from wall to wall. , they are a pattern no longer available. While I have a few lengths, I certainly don't want to run out. And pulling through finish nails leaves a mess and can wreck the thin and fragile trim. But it's the narrow crown staples that are the most hassle. I do have end cutters, a big old Diamond, a Pexto and a Channelock , they all share that bevel.

You shouldn't worry about cutting finish nails, they are only 1020 steel.

 

[The Cobbler]

I pull the nails thru the back of the base with side cutters leaves zero issues on the front side . the backside takes the toll, but it doesn't show.
I have an old pair of crescent that are very worn, they don't cut the nails as easily as a new sharp pair

 

[bob15]

The flush cutters I've seen are typically for small wire (up to 18 gauge) and plastic zip-ties, not for nails

 

[Parrothead]

I pull the nails thru the back of the base with side cutters leaves zero issues on the front side . the backside takes the toll, but it doesn't show.
I have an old pair of crescent that are very worn, they don't cut the nails as easily as a new sharp pair

Yep, that’s what I do too. Always pull the nail through the back, no damage to the face of the wood and much easier too.