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Bolt Cutters diagram
Bolt Cutters Mechanism Explained: Compound Leverage, Diagram, Animation, Calculator and FAQ
Explore compound bolt-cutter motion and compare jaw-contact force from hand force, two entered stage ratios and assumed overall efficiency. Tool capacity is separate.
Compound Lever Cutting Pliers diagram
Compound Lever Cutting Pliers Mechanism: How Stacked Levers Multiply Jaw Force Explained
Explore how compound cutting pliers multiply grip force. Compare lever dimensions, jaw angle and ideal jaw force, with limits explained beside the calculation.