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pastor1189 · Mar 15, 2013, 05:55 AM

Am I using the correct tin snip. All I want to do is cut a straight line.
But these snip cutter is at a angle, and I cannot cut straight . See picture.
Perhaps I am using the wrong tool. Is there more than one type of tin snips

smoothy · Mar 15, 2013, 06:00 AM

Actually there are more than one.. there are those meant to be cutting left sweeping curves, those for right sweeping curves... and those for cutting straight lines.

Persoanlly I can't tell which you have from the picture... perhaps those that do more sheet metal work than I do can.

pastor1189 · Mar 15, 2013, 06:05 AM

Okay Thanks. That makes sense

ma0641 · Mar 15, 2013, 06:54 AM

If you look at the model # on that snip I believe it will have an S L or R. Straight, left or right. If you are cutting thin aluminum you can use a utility knife and a straightedge.

pastor1189 · Mar 15, 2013, 07:37 AM

Thanks just has MI?

crigby · Mar 15, 2013, 08:39 AM

Hi,
Yes, green and red handles are left and right-hand cutters. Yellow handles are straight cut, though you may need to relieve stress during the cut by relief cuts from the waste side, if applicable and available.
Peace,
Clarke

ma0641 · Mar 15, 2013, 09:55 AM

If you will be doing a lot of straight cutting, get something like a WISS A-9. They are about $25 but will last forever. I still use a pair that date back to the 30's.

pastor1189 · Mar 15, 2013, 10:44 AM

http://i.imgur.com/Pi6jTUT.jpg In your Browser

Left to right: Red Handle Wiss /Silver Wiss/Snip/Snip Drop Forge
Got them in garage sale 5 cents. They are beat up, but they cut

hkstroud · Mar 15, 2013, 07:46 PM

It takes some learning to use. And I don't do very well at it. Keep practicing.

smoothy · Mar 15, 2013, 07:49 PM

I just cut slowly and carefully... easier to screw up when Like me... you don't do it very often.

scott53715 · Mar 15, 2013, 09:15 PM

I recently bought a cheap store brand electric snip. Just over $40 from Menards. Cuts fast, through tough stuff like heavy gauge duct work. I'll be less likely to cut myself with those razor sharp metal edges. Be careful. My hands are thanking me. Might help you too.

pastor1189 · Mar 16, 2013, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by scott53715

I recently bought a cheap store brand electric snip. Just over $40 from Menards. Cuts fast, through tough stuff like heavy gauge duct work. I'll be less likely to cut myself with those razor sharp metal edges. Be careful. My hands are thanking me. Might help you too.

Thanks. It just I have to snip a drip cap it is very thin.
Hope I can cut it straight