Tin Snips

[RatRockx]

Everything is installed in the right way. I think maybe there's a bit to much play on the thread in the jaw. I was thinking to use loctite to assist the locknut but Ifeel that as it's a new pair it's just not right to solve it like this...

[steve3]

Originally Posted by RatRockx

Everything is installed in the right way. I think maybe there's a bit to much play on the thread in the jaw. I was thinking to use loctite to assist the locknut but Ifeel that as it's a new pair it's just not right to solve it like this...

lol, After enough frustration I just tac weld the bolt head, lasts a long time

[austinhunt]

Go to home depot for cheap snips. They have regular aviation and "right angle" aviation. They work good in tight spaces.

[RatRockx]

I'm in Holland, we don't have home depot.
I fumbled around with them some more and still don't get them right so I decided to send them back. The left cut snips feel solid, the right cut snips just don't feel right and I want the quality I paid for.

[Desoto]

Joris,
I use Wurth snips have for years. I find them good to work with in particular the crank angle is not too great and sits comfortable in your hands especially on long cuts.
Cheers,
Ash.

[nonhog]

Having watched Bill's video (a couple times) I find myself relearning all the tips again. I'm a hobby guy and not (yet) a full blown metal shaper.
I don't use my snips enough to retain the tips here and on Youtube.
My thoughts are print out bullet points on tips for use. So I'm not fighting myself or having to run back to my computor.
I could print it out and laminate it. Set it on top of my snips for that contant reminder I seem to need.

(Be aware of the drop and where it will go to ensure proper tool for proper job.)

(Use correct "tilt" of snips when in use for proper (ease of) cuts.)

(No wider than 1/4")

simple format:
DROP
ANGLE
.25"

Ideas, other approach welcome.
Maybe this would be helpful for other newbs?

[wolfman]

I have always prefered the Wiss snips but have used the Klenks with good results.
If you cut a fair amount of stainless ,invest in a pair of "inlaid" aviation snips.
The wiss inlaid snips have blue handles for left and right

[John Buchtenkirch]

Originally Posted by nonhog

Having watched Bill's video (a couple times) I find myself relearning all the tips again. I'm a hobby guy and not (yet) a full blown metal shaper.
I don't use my snips enough to retain the tips here and on Youtube.
My thoughts are print out bullet points on tips for use. So I'm not fighting myself or having to run back to my computor.
I could print it out and laminate it. Set it on top of my snips for that contant reminder I seem to need.

(Be aware of the drop and where it will go to ensure proper tool for proper job.)

(Use correct "tilt" of snips when in use for proper (ease of) cuts.)

(No wider than 1/4")

simple format:
DROP
ANGLE
.25"

Ideas, other approach welcome.
Maybe this would be helpful for other newbs?

Also never cut less than 1/8” or your scrap curl will swing in front of your cut and you will have to stop cutting to bend it out of the way. When I make my rough cut with my Stanley Uni-shears I try to leave a consistent 3/16” excess from my scribe line, then when I final trim with snips it cuts easy (not too much area to curl up) and the curled metal doesn’t swing into my cut so I don’t have to stop cutting. Thanks Mr. Scott Knight, your ever grateful student. ~ John Buchtenkirch

[nonhog]

Had good luck, trimming a hood scoop section I have. Got close with my nibbler. Then cleaned up with snips. Pleased with the results!
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