Midwest Snips MWT-ST1 - 3 in. Straight Seamer Tong

The Midwest Snips MW-ST1 3 in Straight Seamer Tong is a hand-operated tool designed for bending, flattening, and forming sheet metal. It features a straight seamer tong design that supports controlled shaping and seam finishing. With defined blade length, throat depth, and material capacity ratings, this tool is suited for HVAC, ductwork, and general sheet metal fabrication tasks.

Key features:

• Straight seamer tong design supports controlled bending and forming
• Compact blade length allows precise shaping and seam finishing
• Defined throat depth helps maintain consistent grip during forming
• Listed capacity ratings help match tool use to material thickness

• Type: Straight
• Blade length: 3 in. (76.2 mm)
• Throat depth: 1-1/4 in. (31.8 mm)
• Capacity – Stainless steel: 24 ga.
• Capacity – CR steel: 22 ga.
• Capacity – Aluminum: 20 ga.
• Capacity – Copper: 22 ga.
• Capacity – Galv.: 22 ga.

Q: What is a straight seamer tong used for?
A: It is used to bend, flatten, and form sheet metal, particularly when finishing seams or adjusting edges.

Q: Why is blade length important on a seamer tong?
A: Blade length affects how much material can be gripped at once, influencing control and consistency during forming.

Q: What does throat depth affect during use?
A: Throat depth determines how far into the sheet the tool can grip, which impacts where bends can be formed from an edge.

Q: Why are material capacity gauges listed?
A: Different metals vary in hardness, so capacity ratings help ensure the tool is used within appropriate material limits.