What's a good quality Tin Snip ?

[FUNFER2]

Scott- To cut, I assume you start with the straight cut, then once you need to start cutting left or right, you change to the approbate left/right snip ?
Why is that, just because the straight won't cut a bend well ?

Malco is 14" long !

One of my projects is making like you mentioned, a radiator shroud, opening and one for the oil cooler. So,....learn me. lol

What about the different styles available, like the flat bottom snips ?
Since they lay flat on the sheet, are they easier to control ?

While we're on the subject, have you used and do you like the air nibblers vs the hand snips ?

When you have time, would you look at my ebay page I posted for which Wiss types I need ? I will greatly appreciate it ! (like I said, learn me) lol

[Silversmith]

Power snips are great & do alot. However, if you are also looking for hand held snips, I strongly suggest you use "MidWest" brand for left, right & strait; yes 3 seperate cutters req. for each type of cut. They are far better than Wiss, and are used by most pro tin knockers that I know. they can be bought @ most Sears/tool departments stores! For about the same price as Wiss.

[FUNFER2]

Originally Posted by Silversmith

Power snips are great & do alot. However, if you are also looking for hand held snips, I strongly suggest you use "MidWest" brand for left, right & strait cuts. They are far better than Wiss, and are used by most pro tin knockers that I know. they can be bought @ most Sears/tool departments stores!

I like Sears products (Craftsman) and others they carry, so I'll check them out.

Here's some on ebay. Which do you recommend ? (too bad no sellers have all three)

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...nips&_osacat=0

[FUNFER2]

Well I'll be damned. I watched the video and it looks like it cuts very well, and the rest part of the sheer looks like you can use it to sight where you're cutting. Do you happen to know how long (in average) the blades last ?