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    Old 01-05-2013, 04:51 AM
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    I would like to try this tool. I cut w my left hand. Is there a version for left handed people?
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    Old 01-05-2013, 04:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by baslp
    I would like to try this tool. I cut w my left hand. Is there a version for left handed people?
    If it's what I think it is... you should be able to use it with your left hand. I was a manicurist and the nipper was my favorite tool, and I had to use it with both hands to get it to a particular angle. I am not ambidextrous at all, either. You might find a nipper in a manicure kit that is cheaper.
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    Old 01-05-2013, 05:42 AM
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    Thanks for the info
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    Old 01-05-2013, 05:44 AM
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    Not sure what a nipper is.


    Oops! Googled it. I have some of those....a very inexpensive variety. Don't "nip" so well. Would love to try the Ginghers.

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    Old 01-05-2013, 06:52 AM
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    check out www.wawak.com for thread clips and other great sewing stuff. My personal favorite is Mundial Light-weight (#IS-21). I've tried others and these are the perfect weight with excellent cutting. I have 6 of these beauties - one next to each sewing machine, serger, embroidery machines and one in my sewing travel totes.
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    Old 01-05-2013, 08:32 AM
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    Here's where I get my nippers:http://www.123snip.com/Nippers.htm I love the #6204.
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    Old 01-05-2013, 09:22 AM
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    I have several pair of these snips from Nancy's Notions. I love them. http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...on+scissors.do
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    Old 01-05-2013, 09:31 AM
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    I have the Gingher nippers and love them. They would work easily with either hand.
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    Old 01-05-2013, 02:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by pocoellie
    Here's where I get my nippers:http://www.123snip.com/Nippers.htm I love the #6204.
    Those are the ones I use. They are so much easier to use than grabbing little scissors and putting your fingers in the holes. I lvoe them, too.
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    Old 01-05-2013, 05:45 PM
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    I have the Ginghers and love them. Go on their site to see if their right and left handed ones. I use them all the time.
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