After 20 years in the cutting tools industry, here's what I've learned:
A quality tool can last 10+ years — if you take care of it properly.
Here are 5 practical maintenance tips we share with our customers:
✅ Wipe clean after each use — Remove oil, debris, and metal shavings
✅ Apply oil to the pivot point — Prevents rust and keeps operation smooth
✅ Stay within rated capacity — Don't force the tool beyond its limits
✅ Store in dry conditions — Moisture is the enemy of steel
✅ Check and tighten screws regularly — Loose pivot screws affect cutting performance
At iNEWDAY (Tianxin Tools), we've been manufacturing aviation snips, cable cutters, and VDE-insulated tools since 2003. Many of our export customers in Europe are still using tools they bought over a decade ago.
Quality + proper maintenance = Long-term value.
What's your go-to maintenance routine?






