3D Printing Hakko

Hakko CHP-170 Micro Flush Cutter, Pink

Snips supports flush with the surface, so there's far less left to sand.

Snipping support material off a gray 3D print with red-handled flush cutters, printer behind

Hakko

CHP-170 Micro Flush Cutter, Pink

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Best for Support removaltrimming filamentsmall electronics wiring

A flush cutter is one of the most common tools to keep next to a printer. Supports, brims, stringy blobs and the ragged end of the filament all get one clean snip, and because the back of the jaw is flat, the cut sits flush with the part instead of leaving a little stub you have to sand off later.

Pro tip Before loading new filament, cut the tip at a steep angle. The pointed end slides past the extruder gears and into the hotend much more easily than a blunt, bent end.

Why we like it

✓Flush cut leaves nubs level with the part instead of a ragged stub
✓Spring opens it back up after each cut, which helps on long cleanup sessions
✓Small 8 mm jaw with an angled head gets into tight corners

Keep in mind

!Rated for soft wire and plastic only — hard or steel wire will nick the jaws
!Small jaw means thick supports and wide brims take several bites

Cut type: Flush
Capacity: Up to 16 AWG (1.3 mm) soft wire
Jaw length: 8 mm
Head: Angled
Material: Heat-treated carbon steel
Hardness: 56 HRC
Opening: Spring return

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