10 Inch Aviation Snips (Straight)
10 Inch Aviation Snips (Straight)
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Video Overview
These snips are ideal for short, straight cuts and slight curves, cutting up to 18-gauge cold-rolled steel and 22-gauge stainless steel. Serrated blades grip the material while cutting. The handles are spring-loaded and lock with a thumb latch that unlocks when you squeeze the handles together.
Aviation Snips Usage Guide
Three Indicators for Direction
Straight snips are identified by an “S” stamped into the blades, a laser-marked handle latch, and yellow handle grips.
Blade Features
Cut Sheet Metal and Other Materials
| Cold Rolled Steel | Stainless Steel (304) |
|---|---|
| 18 ga0.047 in. (1.20 mm) | 22 ga0.028 in. (0.70 mm) |
The snips also cut softer sheet materials, such as aluminum, copper, plastic, and vinyl. They are not recommended for cutting hard metal wires or metal mesh.
Threaded Jaw Prevents Spread
The hardened Grade 8 pivot bolt passes freely through the first jaw, then threads into the second jaw before being secured with a nylon locknut. This design prevents the jaws from spreading during a cut.
Serrated Blades Hold Material
The micro-serrated blades grip material as you cut so it doesn't slip or push out like it can with smooth blades. As a trade-off, the serrated edges leave a slightly textured cut and aren't meant to be sharpened.
Handle Features
Squeeze to Unlock
The handles are spring-loaded and locked with a latch that unlocks when you squeeze the handles together. The latch has a thumb lever that extends above the handle to manually lock the snips.
Tether Point for Tool Lanyards
A loop at the bottom of the handle serves as a tether point so you can attach a safety lanyard when working at heights to prevent drops.
Materials and Construction
A. Top and Bottom Jaws: Forged alloy steel (Cr-Mo) jaws with induction-hardened cutting edges (60 - 63 HRC)
B. Jaw Bolt: A nickel-plated Grade 8 hex bolt made of 10B21 steel hardened to 37 - 40 HRC, secured with a nylon locknut
C. Handle Latch: Stamped cold-rolled steel with a black oxide finish
D. Handle Bolts: Three nickel-plated 40 ACR steel Phillips bolts hardened to 30 - 40 HRC, secured with nylon locknuts
E. Spring: High-carbon spring steel
F. Handles: Stamped mild steel with a black oxide finish
G. Handle Grips: Two-shot thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grips with a hard 41D color-coded core and a softer 70A black overmold, press-fit and adhesive-secured to the handles
Specifications
10 Inch Aviation Snips (Straight)
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Item Weight | 0.89 lb. |