The "Bulldog" or "Notch" Snips, have a shorter cutting length but a larger cutting capacity due to the increased leverage. Easily trim or notch, 16 gauge cold-rolled steel or 18 gauge stainless. These are specially treated for cutting hardened sheet metals such as stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium. etc.
What are bulldog snips used for?
MIDWEST® Bulldog Aviation Snips cut trim and thick material up to 16 gauge cold rolled steel and cut multiple layers of sheet material such as cleat and rolled seams. Used for cutting straight or wide curves.
What is a snips used for?
Use snips for cutting soft metal only. Hard or hardened metal should be cut with cutting tools designed for that purpose. Use ordinary hand pressure for cutting. If extra force is needed, use a larger tool.
What is the difference between snips and shears?
Snips, also known as shears, are hand tools used to cut sheet metal and other tough webs. It is a cutting tool. Workers use various types of snips. Either straight or blend one be obtained.
What does a snips look like?
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What does snips and snails and puppy dog tails mean?
A more tolerant interpretation suggests that in fact “snips and snails” derived from “snips of snails” and its meaning would be “bits of snails”. They also suggest that girls love to be called “Sugar and spice and all things nice!”
What are the different types of snips?
The three common types are straight-cut tin snips, offset tin snips, and vertical tin snips. Straight-cut tin snips have straight blades that are just slightly shorter than the length of scissor blades. However, the blades are much thicker and heavier than scissor blades to enable them to cut through sheet metal.
What do the colors of tin snips mean?
The industry has three basic color it associates with the various types of snips: Red handles – Used to make “left” or counter clockwise cuts in sheet metal. Green handles – Used to make “right” or clockwise cuts in sheet metal. Yellow handles – Used for straight cuts in sheet metal.
What's the difference between aviation snips and tin snips?
Aviation snips have a compound action which gives them a mechanical advantage over standard tin snips. This is due to the double pivot and extra linkage in their design. This mechanical advantage means they should be more comfortable to use for longer periods than tin snips.
What are duckbill snips used for?
Regular tin snips work best on long, straight cuts, although they also can be used to cut gentle curves. Duckbill tin snips get their name from the shape of the blades, which are tapered and allow for cutting sharper curves than regular tin snips.
Are green snips right or left?
The key is to use red-handled offset compound snips to cut counterclockwise or green-handled snips to cut clockwise.
What are the 3 types of aviation snips?
The three main designs you will come across are: straight, left, and right cut snips, but there are other variations in their design. They are usually between 230mm and 300mm (9 inches and 12 inches) long.
What are straight snips?
Straight-cut aviation tin snip with high-leverage design and serrated-edge blade for efficient cutting. Easily cuts through thin sheets of aluminum tin and metal, including up to 18-gauge steel and up to 22-gauge stainless steel. Made of premium chrome vanadium steel processed with a high-frequency heat treatment.
Sheet Metal Cutters for Notching and Nibbling
Also known as bulldog snips, these have long handles and short blades for cutting heavy material in any direction.
High-Force Sheet Metal Cutters
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.
Chrome-Plated Serrated Blades
Chrome-plated blades with a serrated edge cut through steel with precise results.
Ergonomic Grips Deliver Comfort
The contoured shape of the grips makes them comfortable to hold as you work.
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A Long Legacy
In the 1940's, our aviation snips were a key tool for cutting aircraft sheet metal during WWII and became best sellers after the war ended.
Cuts 8 Miles of Steel
The shape consistency and proprietary serration process of our snips produce blades that cut up to 8 miles of steel.
Long Tool Life
Our precision cast blades, along with an improved pivot design, provides a longer cut life allowing you to get more work done.
Incredible Durability
Our improved pivot bolt design features built-in stops for consistent jaw opening and upgraded spring action for a fast, effortless feed.
Lifetime Warranty
Crescent Wiss® offers a limited lifetime warranty on our products to be free of defect in material and workmanship.
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