{"product_id":"hercules-adjustable-jaws-bolt-croppers-610mm-24-inch","title":"Hercules Adjustable Jaws Bolt Croppers 610mm 24 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eHercules bolt croppers 24 inch (610mm) give extra reach and leverage for cutting chain, bar, mesh and locks. They are fully drop forged, and the adjustable jaws let you keep the blades properly aligned as they wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e610mm (24 inch) length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully drop forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft steel capacity 10mm (HRC20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel capacity 8mm (HRC40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHercules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e610mm (24 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft steel capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened steel capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right length\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 24 inch croppers sit in the middle of the range. The longer handles mean less effort per cut than a short pair, and they take soft steel to 10mm and hardened steel to 8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut on safety glasses and gloves before cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the material is within capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the work close to the pivot for maximum force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the handles firmly and evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the jaws clean and store the tool dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow thick a bar will they cut?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft steel to 10mm (HRC20) and hardened steel to 8mm (HRC40).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre they forged?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, they are fully drop forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat length are they?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e610mm, or 24 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hercules","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824120201489,"sku":"DS-2046028","price":40.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/hercules-adjustable-jaws-bolt-croppers-610mm-24-inch-1.jpg?v=1792511462","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/hercules-adjustable-jaws-bolt-croppers-610mm-24-inch","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}