QEP Introduces Xtreme Series Glass Tile Nipper with Titanium-Coated Tungsten Carbide Cutting Technology

QEP Xtreme Series Glass Tile Nipper. Photo: Ken Ballin.
Shape glass tiles and mosaics with the QEP Xtreme Series Glass Tile Nipper. This tool is designed to be used with most glass and mosaic projects. Easily snip away at pieces up to 5/16 in. thick with tough, titanium coated tungsten carbide cutting wheels to help maintain a cutting edge. Three Pro Control Settings make this tile nipper easily adjustable for several tiling applications and projects. Compatible with QEP 7/8 in. non ball bearing cutting wheels.
- Lightweight aluminum diecast body for ease of use
- Equipped with a Tile Depth Guide, Tile Thickness Lock and SharpTrack Cutting Wheels for more control over each cut
- SharpTrack Cutting Wheels help identify used cutting edges
- Adjustable Tile Depth Guide for improved precision
- 3-position Tile Thickness Lock minimizes hand fatigue during repeat cutting of the same tile thicknesses
- Handle spring and shock-absorbing bumpers for all day use
- Contoured, rubberized handle is more comfortable in the hand
- Included, Allen/hex wrench is held in place with a thumb screw and adjusts the cutting wheels, Tile Depth Guide and head tension
Professional tile setter, Ken Ballin, owner, Skyro Floors, highlighted the tool in his feature story "10 Tool Innovations Every Flooring Contractor Should Have on Their Wish List." He said, "[This] may be my personal favorite from the show—a new set of lightweight comfort grip tile nippers— Xtreme Series Power Nipper. World-renowned mosaic artist David Arnott, is collaborating with QEP on their development, and he was on site to demonstrate their innovative features as well as showcase some of his incredible artwork."
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