RIDGID 14218 Model S18 Bolt Cutter, Heavy-Duty Bolt Cutters

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Built to stand the test of time, the RIDGID 14218 S18 Bolt Cutter is a great addition to any toolbox. These heavy-duty bolt cutters feature strong, hardened alloy steel jaws for maximum blade life and a one-step internal cam mechanism for precise blade alignment. The handles have comfortable grips, designed to allow greater mechanical advantage for crisp, controlled cutting.This RIDGID bolt cutter features a center cut that has a 3/8-inch capacity for soft metals, a 5/16-inch capacity for medium metals and a 1/4-inch capacity for hard metals. The overall tool length is 19 inches.Since 1923, RIDGID has remained the symbol of certainty to dedicated professionals of the expert trades. Every tool that bears the RIDGID brand is engineered to the same high standards of quality, strength and endurance, as was that first heavy-duty pipe wrench more than 80 years ago. FROM THE MANUFACTURER Rigid 14218 S18 Bolt Cutter has hardened alloy steel jaws that are designed and manufactured to assure the longest possible blade life. One-step internal cam mechanism provides the quickest and simplest way to keep the cutting blades precisely aligned. The handles and grips are designed to allow greater mechanical advantage for crisp, controlled cutting. The S18 Bolt Cutter has a center cut. It has multiple capacities for different types of metal. For Soft Steel and nonferrous metals, such as bolts, screws, rivets, and wire, the capacity is 3/8-inch for soft metals. For Iron and steel the capacity is 5/16-inch for medium metals. For Stainless steel, spring wire, heat-treated rod, and reinforcing rod, the capacity is 1/4-inch for hard metals.

• Provides multiple capacities for different types of soft, medium and hard metals
• Features a center cut
• Handles and grips are designed to allow greater mechanical advantage for crisp, controlled cutting
• One-step internal cam mechanism maintains precise blade alignment
• Sturdy, hardened alloy steel jaws are designed and manufactured for maximum blade life