Anybody cut the stems off of frag plugs? What do you use?

[Shufflepig]

great idea bc the are curved to make it easier to start the cut. Score it the snap. Lol perfect idea

Exactly. The curve of the blades fits the plug shaft perfectly!

 

[mindme]

I use bonecutters. They are also good for removing the frags from the plug completely.

 

[sim2142]

Use sidecutters for mine which sometimes leaves a little bit of a stump or you can cut it completely level with a stanley knife if the plugs have been sitting in the water for a while.

Wish i could completely remove them from the plug but the anemones always run into my corals

 

[PicassoClown04]

I cut the stems off almost all my plugs. I simply clamp on with bone cutters, loosely wrap a towel around the cutters and plug, then push down! The plug separates smoothly from the stem and lands softly inside the towel plus the towel cushions my hands when I’m applying pressure to cut

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Dremel would be ideal but my tin snips are so much more practical to use

 

[Trey]

I use these, barely have to squeeze.

 

[sfvmarine]

I've got a couple of frag plugs I want to cut the stems off of in order to mount the frag plug on my rock work. What do you guys use to cut these?

I use a bone cutter that used to use on chicken

 

[NigelRichardson]

Bone cutters work - Just...

On a completely unrelated topic - I’ve found a 100% foolproof - and cheap - way of sending the bottom piece of a drag plug into orbit high waaaay higher than the International Space Station...

 

[Try'nNotToKillStuff]

One pair of regular pliers in you left hand to hold the plug (being careful not to smash the coral) and in your right hand, angled dykes (wire cutters) to cut the end of the plug. This way you don't lop of a finger or send anything flying.

 

[schuby]

I just use a very small, flathead screwdriver. I always remove plugs.

 

[homer1475]

Bone cutters, or wire snips. Both work great.

I do love the idea of large dog nail trimmers. I'll have to try that next time I have frags. Certainly have a few pairs of those laying around.

 

[MightyMO]

I've got a couple of frag plugs I want to cut the stems off of in order to mount the frag plug on my rock work. What do you guys use to cut these?

I use my Klein angle cut dykes... does good enough for me...

 

[MightyMO]

Wouldn't a dremel tool kick up dust on to the coral that's attached??? Just curious...

 

[346700984]

Pruning shears

 

[jacksin]

Tile nippers, effortless

 

[WallyB]

These bone cutters work too.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-5-sps-coral-bone-cutter.html

Always get good quality (ie Stainless steel) or else they won't last long (Seize up)

 

[homer1475]

These bone cutters work too.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-5-sps-coral-bone-cutter.html

Always get good quality (ie Stainless steel) or else they won't last long (Seize up)

Holy carp batman! 16.00 bucks for bone cutters?

I got the same pair in a whole fragging kit when I took a beginner fragging class my LFS gave quite a few years back.

 

[lukesnc]

I will use a dremel to cut off the plug or if I’m not sure of the placement in my tank I will use dremel to bore a hole in my rocks so it can be removed

 

[Heabel7]

Dremel with diamond wheel if you want a clean cut.

This for sure. Easy and I also trim the edges to get rid of the “disk” look. I’ve tried bone cutters and its to risky for your coral and the safety of your self. Some of those suckers are rock solid.

 

[Phil D.]

I've got a couple of frag plugs I want to cut the stems off of in order to mount the frag plug on my rock work. What do you guys use to cut these?

Wire Cutters