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What is the best way to do this?

I mean, Iassume scent snips will do the actual cutting, but how do you then create a new "flat" end where you've cut for sitting in retainers etc? Also in a way where both springs are still very even?
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no easy way, i have cut mine in the past with snips or a Dremelcutting disk, then re ground the ends, after rebending them. not easy and remember whan you remove coils you alter the spring strength
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Ive got a load of losi springs which have had coils cut off them if you need any

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Cheers Ben, may PM you, but ideally am looking to cut down some Tamira springs!
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I just use my huge side cutters do the job like a knife though butter persoanlly i dont create a new flat side i just use that side on the body.

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I just use my huge side cutters do the job like a knife though butter persoanlly i dont create a new flat side i just use that side on the body.

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No ben its a thing called work ive been up since 6.30 and i had about 3 hours sleep last night so im very very tired.

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