{"title":"Cutting Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting tools, the curated range for clean trims and tidy mod work at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse cutting tools by job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/screwdrivers\"\u003eScrewdrivers and bits\u003c\/a\u003e, tri-wing, Phillips, Gamebit\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/prying-opening-tools\"\u003ePrying and opening tools\u003c\/a\u003e, spudgers and pry blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/gripping-tools\"\u003eGripping tools\u003c\/a\u003e, tweezers and helping hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-1\"\u003eSoldering\u003c\/a\u003e, irons, tips, solder, flux\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/repair-tools\"\u003eAll repair tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlush side cutters for trimming component leads after soldering, wire strippers for 20-30 AWG mod wire, and titanium-coated step drills and precision mini hand drills for cutting USB-C, audio out and button holes through replacement shells. The ZedLabz cutting range covers the routine modder jobs: clean lead trims, neat solder joints with no overhang, and tidy shell holes for USB-C charging and 3.5mm audio mods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by skill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pair of flush side cutters, typically the most-reached-for cutter in any modder's kit, for trimming through-hole component legs flat to the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crowd favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e flush cutters plus a 20-30 AWG wire stripper, the two-tool combo for fitting USB-C boards, audio amps and battery mods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e flush cutters, wire strippers, precision mini hand drill (0.5-3mm bits) and a titanium step drill (3-13mm) for cutting USB-C and audio port holes through replacement shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe cutting tool ladder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush side cutters\u003c\/strong\u003e: for trimming soldered leads flush to the board. Buy modder-grade, not generic; cheap cutters typically chew the lead instead of clipping cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire strippers\u003c\/strong\u003e: for 20-30 AWG mod wire and battery leads. The notched 20-30 AWG range covers most mod wire gauges in console work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision mini hand drill\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5-3mm bits for drilling small port holes by hand, no power tool needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-13mm titanium-coated cone for cutting USB-C and audio out holes through ABS shells. Use slow, steady pressure to reduce the risk of melting plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobby blade\u003c\/strong\u003e: final shell-edge cleanup after drilling, plus delicate trace cuts on advanced bivert mods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide delivery with tracking on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/screwdrivers\"\u003eScrewdrivers\u003c\/a\u003e, tri-wing, Phillips, security bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/prying-opening-tools\"\u003ePrying tools\u003c\/a\u003e, spudgers, pry blades, suction tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/gripping-tools\"\u003eGripping tools\u003c\/a\u003e. ESD tweezers, helping hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-1\"\u003eSoldering\u003c\/a\u003e, irons and supplies for paired install jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/general-electronic-components\"\u003eElectronic components\u003c\/a\u003e, wire, resistors, caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCutting tools. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy use flush cutters instead of regular wire cutters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFlush cutters have one flat blade and one bevelled blade, so the cut is flat on the side facing the work. After soldering through-hole components, that flat side faces the board and trims the lead flush to the joint with no protruding stub. Regular angled cutters tend to leave a sharp pointed lead behind that can short to nearby traces or scrape a shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat gauge wire do I need for console mods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMost console mod wiring is 28-30 AWG silicone-insulated stranded wire, fine enough to route inside a tight Game Boy or GBA shell, flexible enough to reduce stress on solder pads. Battery and power leads typically step up to 22-24 AWG for current capacity. The 20-30 AWG wire stripper covers the full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I drill a USB-C hole in a Game Boy shell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMark the position from the USB-C board template, start with a small pilot hole using the precision mini hand drill, then expand using the titanium step drill in slow rotations. Use light pressure. ABS plastic typically melts under heat from too-fast drilling. A hobby blade tidies the final edge. Some modders prefer files for the last 0.5mm to keep the hole shape exact. Set aside an evening if it's your first shell-cut mod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I use a regular drill instead of the precision hand drill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor larger port holes, yes, a Dremel or rotary tool with a step drill works fast. For tight handheld shells like a Game Boy or GBA, the slow rotation of a precision hand drill tends to give cleaner edges with less risk of melting the ABS. Most modders use the hand drill for the small starter hole and a powered step drill for opening it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo I need a step drill or can I use individual bits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eStep drills cut a tapered hole in one pass and are typically faster and tidier on plastic shells than swapping individual twist bits. For metal work or precise sized holes in PCB material, individual HSS bits give finer control. Most modders own one cone step drill and a small set of individual bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zedlabz-com-digital-egift-voucher","title":"ZedLabz.com Digital eGift Card Voucher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Available in multiple denominations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Never expire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- No waiting for delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive someone a gift instantly with a ZedLabz.com e Gift Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure what to buy someone? need a birthday present? 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Use safety glasses and gloves to protect against any sharp edges or objected created from cutting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/repair-tools\"\u003eRepair tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/cutting-tools\"\u003eCutting tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZedLabz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40548459118763,"sku":"900925","price":4.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/products\/flush-side-cutters-nippers-for-trimming-modding-game-controllers-consoles-handhelds-electronic-devices-wire-zedlabz900925zedlabz-943797.jpg?v=1741475759"},{"product_id":"step-drill-bit-cone-titanium-coated-steel-stepped-tool-3-13mm-for-audio-button-hole-game-console-mods-zedlabz","title":"Step drill bit cone titanium coated steel stepped tool 3-13mm for audio \u0026 button hole game console mods | ZedLabz","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Creates holes between 3MM \u0026amp; 12MM in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e- Gradually widens hole during drilling without having to change bits.\u003cbr\u003e- Suitable for cutting into various materials including ABS plastic.\u003cbr\u003e- Titanium coated steel for durability.\u003cbr\u003e- Required powered drill or Dremel type device that accepts standard drill bits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eInstall your own audio port or additional button holes with the help of this step drill bit, which will accurately cut a new hole in plastic shells for the mod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe drill bit will create a hole between 3mm and 12mm diameter, and will work with a variety of materials including ABS commonly used on handheld games consoles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the plastic is drilled the hole will continue to widen automatically without having to change bits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFit a pro sound mod to a DMG-01 Game boy, or build an emulator Pi based console such as a Game Boy Zero or Freeplay Zero.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitanium coated steel makes this drill bit durable and long lasting for modding consoles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowered drill or Dremel type rotating power tool required to use the drill bit (not included).\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/repair-tools\"\u003eRepair tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/cutting-tools\"\u003eCutting tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZedLabz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43227835433212,"sku":"100558","price":4.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/files\/step-drill-bit-cone-titanium-coated-steel-stepped-tool-3-13mm-for-audio-button-hole-game-console-mods-zedlabz100558zedlabz-759554.jpg?v=1741475702"},{"product_id":"wire-stripper-cutters-20-through-to-30-awg-guage-hand-tool-best","title":"Wire stripper cutters 20 through to 30 AWG guage hand tool | ZedLabz","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- General purpose wire strippers and cutters\u003cbr\u003e- Ideal for hookup wire - supports 20 through to 30 AWG\u003cbr\u003e- Used to strip plastic coatings from wires before soldering etc.\u003cbr\u003e- Spring return action \u0026amp; durable plastic handle grips\u003cbr\u003e- Tool dimensions: 156mm x 75cm - jaws open to 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis multi function wire stripper and cutter tool is useful for anyone modding their gaming or electronic devices, they are used to cut plastic shielding from wire to expose the copper strands for soldering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the predefined wire gauge groves on the jaws of the wire strippers, you can easily remove the plastic shielding without accidentally cutting the whole wire, or cutting off some of the copper strands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupporting wire gauges 20 through to 30, it covers some of the most common sized wire used in modding of games consoles and electronics wiring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of children, sharp object. 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