Overview
Tamiya's Mini 4WD 2mm Screw Cutter does one job and does it properly: shortening 2mm screws and cap screws to the exact length a Mini 4WD build needs. Insert the screw from the front of the tool and squeeze the grips, and the cut comes out flat and clean.
Anyone who has tried this with side cutters or pliers knows the usual result, a burred end and stripped threads that will not start in a nut. The hardened stainless steel jaws and the durable rivet in this cutter avoid that, leaving a finish square enough that the screw threads straight back in afterwards. The compact elastomer grip keeps it comfortable through a long chassis session.
Key Features
- Purpose-built for cutting Mini 4WD 2mm screws and cap screws
- High carbon stainless steel cutting jaws with non-oxidizing quench treatment
- Hardness rated HRC58±2
- Durable rivet construction keeps the jaws aligned
- Compact elastomer (TPE) grip
Performance Benefits
- Leaves a flat, clean cut face instead of the burr left by side cutters
- Threads stay usable after cutting, so screws start by hand
- Lets you run exactly the screw length a build needs rather than the nearest stock size
- Saves weight and clearance on tight Mini 4WD chassis work
Usage Notes
- Designed for Tamiya Mini 4WD 2mm screws and cap screws; not intended for larger diameters or hardened shafts
- Insert the screw from the front face of the tool, then squeeze the grips in one motion
- Wipe the jaws clean and keep them dry between sessions
- Cut ends can still be sharp — dress lightly with a file if the screw sits against a body
Technical Specs
- Brand: Tamiya
- Item No.: TAM74168
- Length: 130mm
- Width: 50mm
- Materials: High carbon stainless steel, stainless steel, elastomer (TPE)
- Treatment: Non-oxidizing quenching
- Hardness: HRC58±2
- Cuts: 2mm screws and cap screws
- Country of origin: Japan
What's Included
- (1) Mini 4WD 2mm screw cutter
Summary
- Dedicated cutter for Mini 4WD 2mm screws and cap screws
- High carbon stainless steel jaws, HRC58±2, with non-oxidizing quench
- Produces a flat cut that leaves threads usable
- 130mm long with a compact TPE grip
