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    Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight. Front orientation. Cutting Pattern—Straight. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    Cutting

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    Straight

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Also known as tinners' snips, these snips make straight cuts and curves. Blades are heat treated then sharpened for increased performance and durability.
    Spring-Assisted Open—Snips with spring-assisted jaws open automatically for quick cutting.
    For
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    Steel
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    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Grip
    Material
    Opening Style
    Blade Edge
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    8"1 3/4"1/32"1/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualStraight × StraightASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-2913902A1000000
    10"2 1/2"1/32"1/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualStraight × StraightASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-2913902A400000
    12"3"1/32"1/32"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualStraight × StraightASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-2913902A600000
    14"3 7/8"3/64"1/32"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualStraight × StraightASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-2913902A800000
     
    Cutting Pattern—Straight
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    8"1 5/8"1/64"1/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticSpring AssistedStraight × StraightASME B107.16M3902A10100000
    10"2"1/64"1/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticSpring AssistedStraight × StraightASME B107.16M3902A10200000
     

    Thick-Gauge Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Thick-Gauge Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Thick-Gauge Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Also known as bulldog snips, these have long handles and short blades for cutting through thick sheet metal with less effort than standard sheet metal-cutting snips.
    For
    Max. Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Blade Edge
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    16"2 1/2"1/16"3/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualStraight × StraightASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-2913902A9000000
     

    Tight-Space Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Tight-Space Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Tight-Space Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Blades are tapered to give you more control when cutting straight lines, tight curves, and circles. These snips are also known as duckbill snips.
    Serrated Edge—Blades are serrated to prevent slipping.
    For
    Max. Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Blade Edge
    Specs. Met
    Performance
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    7"1 3/4"1/64"1/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualSerrated × SerratedASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291Tight Space3896A1000000
    10"2 1/2"1/64"1/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualSerrated × SerratedASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291Tight Space3896A300000
    12"3"1/64"1/64"SteelSteelBluePlasticManualSerrated × SerratedASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-291Tight Space3896A200000
     

    Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Replaceable Blades

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Replaceable Blades.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Replaceable Blades, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Replace blades as they wear. These snips are also known as tinners' snips.
    Snips
    Replacement
    Blade Kits
    For
    Max. Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Opening
    Style
    Blade Edge
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    13"3 1/2"1/32"1/64"SteelMagnesiumGrayManualStraight × StraightASME B107.500, Fed. Spec. GGG-S-2913902A20000003902A3000000
     
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