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	Cutting Pattern Cutting Pattern

Straight

Right Curves

Left Curves

	Handle Color Handle Color

	Blue		Yellow
	Gray		Red
	Green		Black
	Black and Orange

	For Cutting For Cutting

Sheets

Wire Cloth

	Blade Edge Blade Edge

	Serrated
	Straight

	Cut Length Cut Length

	For Maximum Steel Thickness For Maximum Steel Thickness

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Opening Style Opening Style

Spring Assisted

Manual

	Blade Material Blade Material

Steel

Aluminum-Bronze

	For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness

1/64"

1/32"

3/64"

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Grip Material Grip Material

Plastic

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASME

Fed. Spec.

	Cut Width Cut Width

7/64"

13/64"

	For Maximum Aluminum Thickness For Maximum Aluminum Thickness

1/32"

3/64"

1/16"

	For Maximum Brass Thickness For Maximum Brass Thickness

1/32"

1/16"

	For Maximum Copper Thickness For Maximum Copper Thickness

1/32"

1/16"

	Starting Hole Diameter Starting Hole Diameter

7/16"

1/2"

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High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Cutting Pattern
- Straight, Right
Curves

Cutting Pattern
- Straight,
Left Curves

A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. These cutters are also known as aviation snips. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the cutter is not in use. Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
11 1/2"	3"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	000000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin
9 1/4"	7/8"	1/16"	__	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000
9 3/4"	1 1/2"	3/64"	__	Steel	Steel	Yellow	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
9 3/4"	1 3/8"	3/64"	3/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	000000	00000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin
9 3/4"	1 3/8"	3/64"	__	Steel	Steel	Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
9 3/4"	1 3/8"	3/64"	3/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	000000	00000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin
9 3/4"	1 3/8"	3/64"	__	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Cutting Pattern
- Straight, Right
Curves

Cutting Pattern
- Straight,
Left Curves

Keep your hands clear of the material being cut with the offset handles on these cutters. Also known as aviation snips, they have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the cutter is not in use. Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
9 5/8"	1 1/2"	3/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Yellow	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	000000
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin
9 1/4"	1 1/4"	3/64"	__	Steel	Steel	Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin
9 1/4"	1 1/4"	3/64"	__	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Tin
11"	2 3/8"	3/64"	__	Steel	Steel	Black	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000

Long-Life High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Cutting Pattern
- Straight, Right
Curves

Cutting Pattern
- Straight,
Left Curves

Blades are high-speed steel so they stay sharp longer than steel blades, and they can be sharpened. Also known as aviation snips, these cutters have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the cutter is not in use. Handles are offset to keep your hand away from the material being cut.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
10 1/4"	1 5/16"	3/64"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Black	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	0000000	0000000
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
10 1/4"	1 5/16"	3/64"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Black	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	0000000	000000

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles for Tight Spaces

Cutting Pattern
- Straight, Right
Curves

Cutting Pattern
- Straight,
Left Curves

The handles are angled 90° from the blade so you can cut material from directly above in tight spaces. Also known as aviation snips, these cutters have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the cutter is not in use. Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
8 3/4"	1 1/4"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Green	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	000000
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
8 3/4"	1 1/4"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Red	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Serrated × Serrated	Latch	0000000	00000

Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

This cutter has two blades that cut a 13/64" wide strip—peel it back for smooth edges with little distortion. Also known as aviation snips, this cutter has a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the cutter is not in use.

Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Cut Wd.	For Max. Steel Thick.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type		Each
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin
9 1/4"	9/16"	13/64"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Gray	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Straight	Latch	0000000	000000

Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Safety Guard

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Prevent waste from flying up as you work. A double blade makes two cuts, creating a 7/64" wide strip that peels back leaving little distortion and smooth edges. Also known as aviation snips, these cutters have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting, and a locking latch holds them together when the cutter is not in use. The serrated blade edge prevents slipping.

Cutters
			For Max. Thick.													Replacement Blades
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Cut Wd.	Steel	Aluminum	Brass	Copper	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Lock Type		Each		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Steel, Tin
11"	1/4"	7/64"	3/64"	1/16"	1/16"	1/16"	Steel	Plastic	Black and Orange	Plastic	Spring Assisted	Straight × Serrated	Latch	000000	000000	0000000	000000

Sheet Metal Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Also known as tinners' snips, these cutters make straight cuts and curves. Blades are heat treated then sharpened for increased performance and durability.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
8"	1 3/4"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	000000
10"	2 1/2"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	00000
12"	3"	1/32"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	00000
14"	3 7/8"	3/64"	1/32"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	00000

Sheet Metal Cutters for Notching and Nibbling

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Also known as bulldog snips, these have long handles and short blades for cutting heavy material in any direction.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
16"	2 1/2"	1/16"	3/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	000000

Sheet Metal Cutters for Tight Spots

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Blades are tapered to give you more control when cutting straight lines, tight curves, and circles, and they're serrated to prevent slipping. These cutters are also known as duckbill snips.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Grip Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
7"	1 3/4"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Serrated × Serrated	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	000000
10"	2 1/2"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Serrated × Serrated	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	00000
12"	3"	1/64"	1/64"	Steel	Steel	Blue	Plastic	Manual	Serrated × Serrated	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	00000

Sheet Metal Cutters with Replaceable Blades

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Replace blades as they wear. These cutters are also known as tinners' snips.

Cutters
		For Max. Thick.										Replacement Blade Kit
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specifications Met		Each		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
13"	3 1/2"	1/32"	1/64"	Steel	Magnesium	Gray	Manual	Straight × Straight	ASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291F	000000	000000	000000	000000

Nonsparking Sheet Metal Cutters

Made of aluminum-bronze, the handle and blade on these cutters inhibit sparking and are FM approved. Use them for straight cuts. They're also known as tinners' snips. They help meet OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene due to the possible risk of explosion.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Opening Style	Blade Edge	Specifications Met	Nonsparking Properties		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
8"	2"	1/32"	1/32"	Aluminum-Bronze	Aluminum-Bronze	Manual	Straight × Straight	FM Approved	Nonsparking	0000000	0000000
12"	3"	1/32"	1/32"	Aluminum-Bronze	Aluminum-Bronze	Manual	Straight × Straight	FM Approved	Nonsparking	0000000	000000

Heavy Duty Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Handles are angled to keep your hand away from the material as you cut straight lines and curves. The blades are heat treated then sharpened for increased performance and durability. These cutters are also known as tinners' snips.

Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	For Max. Steel Thick.	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Opening Style	Blade Edge		Each
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, Tin
14"	4"	3/64"	Steel	Steel	Gray	Manual	Straight × Straight	00000000	000000

Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Make cuts in metal up to 1/32" thick with these compact cutters.

		For Max. Thick.
Overall Lg.	Cut Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Blade Material	Handle Material	Handle Color	Opening Style		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
7 1/8"	1 7/16"	1/32"	3/64"	Steel	Steel	Gray	Manual	0000000	000000

Sheet Metal Hole Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Make round, square, and irregular-shaped holes with this punch-style hole cutter. Drill a 7/16" dia. starting hole, then push the cutter through the hole and squeeze the handles together to cut out small pieces of material.

Cutters
		For Max. Thick.											Replacement Punches
Starting Hole Dia.	Overall Lg.	Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Brass	Copper	Handle Material	Handle Color	Opening Style	Punch Material		Each		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
7/16"	6 3/4"	3/64"	1/32"	3/64"	1/32"	1/32"	Steel	Black	Manual	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Punch Cutter Attachment for Portable Drills

With Drill (Not Included)

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Turn your portable drill into a punch cutter for cutting curved and straight shapes in flat and corrugated sheet metal and plastic. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.

Punch Cutter
For Max. Thick.													Replacement Punches
Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	For Max. Drill Speed, rpm	Shank Size	Shank Shape	Punch Material	Housing Material	Starting Hole Dia.		Each		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
1/32"	1/32"	1/32"	3/16"	5 5/8"	3,000	1/4"	Hex	Steel	Plastic	1/2"	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000