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	Cutting Pattern Cutting Pattern

Straight

Right Curves

Left Curves

	For Cutting For Cutting

DIN Rail with Bracket

Electrical Cable

Medium-Wall Conduit
(IMC)

Rebar

Rods

Sheets

Steel-Reinforced
Aluminum Cable

Thick-Wall Conduit
(Rigid)

Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT)

	For Maximum Steel Thickness For Maximum Steel Thickness

	Cut Length Cut Length

	Blade Edge Blade Edge

	Straight
	Serrated

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Handle Color Handle Color

	Gray		Blue
	Red		Yellow
	Black		Green
	Black and Orange

	Blade Material Blade Material

Steel

Aluminum-Bronze

	Opening Style Opening Style

Manual

Spring Assisted

	For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness

	Handle Material Handle Material

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Grip Material Grip Material

Plastic

Rubber

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

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

REACH Compliant

	For Maximum Aluminum Thickness For Maximum Aluminum Thickness

	Handle Length Handle Length

	Frame Material Frame Material

Steel

Aluminum

Iron

	Weight Weight

Less than 25 lbs.

25 to 99 lbs.

100 lbs. or greater

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Sharpenable Sharpenable

Yes

	Overall Width Overall Width

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Hand-Held Sheet Metal Cutters

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters

A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. These cutters are also known as aviation snips.

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Keep your hand away from the material being cut.

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

Blades are high-speed steel so they stay sharp longer than steel blades, and they can be sharpened.

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

The handles are angled 90° from the blade so you can cut material from directly above tight spaces.

Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet
Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

This cutter has two blades that cut a 13/64" wide strip—peel it back for smooth edges with little distortion.

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

Prevent waste from flying up as you work. A double blade makes two cuts to create a 7/64"-wide step that peels back, leaving little distortion and smooth edges.

Sheet Metal Cutters

These cutters make straight cuts and curves.

Sheet Metal Cutters for Notching and Nibbling

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

Sheet Metal Cutters for Tight Spots

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.

Sheet Metal Cutters with Replaceable Blades

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

Nonsparking Sheet Metal Cutters

Made from aluminum bronze, the blade and handle on these cutters inhibit sparking and are FM approved. Use them for straight cuts.

Heavy Duty Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Handles are angled to keep your hand away from the material as you cut straight lines and curves.

Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Cutters

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

Sheet Metal Hole Cutters

Make round, square, and irregular-shaped holes with this punch-style hole cutter.

Sheet Metal Notch Cutters

Cut up to 1" deep V-shaped notches in sheet metal.

Powered Sheet Metal Cutters

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

Use to cut patterns in flat material with minimal material loss and less effort compared to manual cutters.

Smooth-Edge Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

A double blade creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion.

Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers

Punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion.

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Minimize material loss and edge distortion with these scissor-like cutters that cut metal up to 1/64" thick.+

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers

These nibblers punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion.

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters

Also known as slotting shears, these cutters have a double blade that creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion.

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Also known a scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut metal up to 1/64" thick with minimal material loss and edge distortion.

Punch Cutter Attachment for Portable Drills

Turn your portable drill into a punch cutter for cutting curved and straight shapes in flat and corrugated sheet metal and plastic.

Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

Straight-Cutting Bench-Mount Sheet Metal Cutters

Make straight, clean cuts in thick sheet metal.

Light Duty Long-Cut Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

A 12" long blade makes long, straight cuts in thin metals and flexible materials. Not for use on phenolic or other rigid materials.

Long-Cut Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

This large-capacity cutter has a 25" blade for long, straight cuts.

Curve-Cutting Bench-Mount Sheet Metal Cutters

Turn your workpiece while cutting to create curves and complex shapes.

Rounded-Corner-Cutting
Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

Combine the cutting base and a corner punch to make rounded corners in sheet metal.

Notch-Cutting Bench-Mount Sheet Metal Cutters

Notch, cut, and pierce a variety of materials including metal, plastic, and vinyl.

Floor-Mount Sheet Metal Cutters

Make straight cuts in sheets. These cutters are foot operated so your hands are free to position the material.

Powered Pliable Sheet Cutters

Electric Pliable Sheet Cutters

Air-Powered Pliable Sheet Cutters

Leave clean cut edges in a variety of pliable materials.

Angle-Iron Cutters

Mount this cutter to the floor and use it to cut through steel angle iron up to 2"×2"×1/4".

Armored Building Cable and Flexible-Conduit Cutters

Cut armored cable such as BX, HCF, and MC and flexible metal conduit.

Bolt, Chain, and Wire Rope Cutters

Hard-Wire Cutters

These powerful cutters make diagonal cuts with a nipping action to cut extra-hard wire with ease.

Wire Rope Cutters

Minimize material distortion while cutting steel and stainless steel wire rope.

High-Force Wire Rope Cutters

Cutters have double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.

Heavy Duty Wire Rope Cutters

Keep your hands in a comfortable position so you can apply more force for cutting.

Electrical-Insulating Wire Rope Cutters

Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These cutters are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

One-Handed Wire Rope Cutters

A small grip enables one-handed cutting.

Lever-Operated Bench-Mount Wire Rope Cutters

Use the lever to make one-handed cuts with minimal material distortion. Cutter mounts to a workbench for extra stability and ease of use for repeated cuts.

Bench-Mount Threaded Rod Cutters

An alternative to hacksaws and bandsaws, these cutters use leverage to cut rods cleanly in a single stroke.

Battery-Powered Threaded Rod Cutters

Make clean cuts on threaded rod with the pull of a trigger.

Hydraulic-Assist Multipurpose Bolt,
Wire Rope, and Cable Cutters

Hydraulic-powered jaws cut bolts, wire rope, rods, and electrical cable with low effort and minimal material distortion.

DIN-Rail Cutters

Pull the lever on these cutters to make smooth cuts in steel and aluminum DIN rail without leaving a bur.

Plier-Action Keyway Punches

Cut keyways at the edges of existing holes. Also known as a keyway nibbler.

Benders, Crimpers, & Flarers

Combination Sheet Metal Shears, Benders, and Curvers

Save space in your shop by cutting, bending, and curving sheet metal with a single machine. Also known as shear brake rolls.

Rebar Benders

A long handle gives you the leverage to quickly bend metal.

Hand-Held Sheet Metal Cutters

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Long-Life High-Force SheetMetal Cutters with Offset Handles

High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters withOffset Handles for Tight Spaces

Smooth-Edge High-Force SheetMetal Cutters with Offset Handles

Smooth-Edge High-Force SheetMetal Cutters with Safety Guard

Sheet Metal Cutters

Sheet Metal Cutters for Notching and Nibbling

Sheet Metal Cutters for Tight Spots

Sheet Metal Cutters with Replaceable Blades

Nonsparking Sheet Metal Cutters

Heavy Duty Sheet Metal Cutters with Offset Handles

Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Cutters

Sheet Metal Hole Cutters

Sheet Metal Notch Cutters

Powered Sheet Metal Cutters

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

Smooth-Edge Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Punch Cutter Attachment for Portable Drills

Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

Straight-Cutting Bench-Mount Sheet Metal Cutters

Light Duty Long-Cut Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

Long-Cut Bench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters

Curve-Cutting Bench-Mount Sheet Metal Cutters

Rounded-Corner-CuttingBench-Top Sheet Metal Cutters