Description
Compound Nipper – A great general purpose tool. Cuts glass AND ceramic! Cuts glass, ceramics, cinca and thicker glass like a dream. Nips and shapes ceramics and glass so easily.
- Designed by a mosaic artist for mosaic artists
- Lightweight (285 grams) makes cutting easier
- A true compound nipper – magnifies the force you apply when transferring pressure to the jaws
- Easily replaceable (and switchable) tungsten carbide blades
- Dual position switch moves jaws from wide to narrow easily
- Suitable for left or right-handed users without adjustment
- Lockable
- Fully forged head
- Spare parts available
Ships with two sets of blades, and Allen key in a protective Leatherette pouch:
- Curved blades for nipping and shaping – glass and ceramic – create feather cuts & petals with ease
- Straight blades for cutting – ceramic, porcelain and thicker glass pieces.
- NOTE: the unfitted blades can be found in the outer pocket of the leatherette pouch
To adjust the Jaw Width:
- Close the Nippers
- Push the button on the BACK of the tool – This disengages the locking nubs
- Turn the Width Switch whilst the button is depressed
- Switch at the 12 o’clock position will cut 3-7mm – stained glass, cinca, and tile
- Switch at 9 o’clock position will cut 7-12mm – thicker glass, smalti and stone
- Ensure the locking nubs are re-engaged
Maintenance:
- Clean the tools periodically with a soft cloth and appropriate cleaning agent – I recommend Isopropyl alcohol to remove silicone/Polymer residue
- Check all joints for tightness – the Allen Key fits these
- As with all tools, I occasionally wipe over with a soft cloth and WD40 – keeps everything moving smoothly
- Store in Leatherette pouch when not in use
Watch Peter Twining run these tools through their paces here:
Lynda L (verified owner) –
I have arthritis in both hands and would like to do a review on the SeaBell Max Pro Compound Tile & Stone Nipper that Ali from Merlin Mosaica recommended for me last July after a good chat over the phone. I received them yesterday.
THEY ARE GREAT!
I have just completed a Lorikeet project and before today, had done an absolute minimum of cutting, using pre-shaped pieces instead – flower petals for feathers etc. I continued my project today. Squeezing the glue bottle hurt but cutting DID NOT. A first for me. I only used it on glass puzzle pieces for the background but this had hurt with my previous cutters.
One Very Happy Lady!
merlin_admin –
Absolutely thrilled that these work well for you Lynda! I know the issues you have been facing. The straight blades are wonderful for tiles, and should you decide to venture into working with glass, the curved blades (that come with them) are amazingly good!