- Left Cut Pattern: Optimized for cutting tight left arcs, wide curves, and straight lines.
- Serrated Blades: Prevents material slippage for clean, controlled sheet metal cuts.
- Cutting Capacities: Cleanly shears up to 18-gauge cold rolled steel and 22-gauge stainless steel.
- HVAC & Metalworking: Hand-operated design engineered for duct fabrication and sheet metal contouring.
Price: $26.75
Item #MWT-P6716-L
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Description
The Midwest Snips 6716L Straight Aviation Snips are hand-operated cutting snips designed for left cut patterns, enabling precise cuts and wide curves in sheet metal. They feature serrated blades that help maintain control during cutting. These snips are suitable for use in HVAC, ductwork, and general sheet metal applications when working with materials within the listed capacity ranges.
Key features:
• Left cut pattern supports controlled cutting and wide curves
• Serrated blades help grip material for improved cutting performance
• Hand-operated design allows precise cutting control
• Designed for common sheet metal cutting applications
Specifications
• Type: Straight aviation snips
• Cutting pattern: Left cut
• Capacity – Cold rolled steel: 18 ga.
• Capacity – Stainless steel: 22 ga.
FAQs
Q: What is a left cut pattern used for?
A: A left cut pattern allows cutting curves and lines to the left of the user, useful for navigating shapes and contours in sheet metal.
Q: Why are serrated blades used on these snips?
A: Serrated blades improve grip on the material, preventing slipping and helping deliver cleaner cuts.
Q: How do gauge capacities guide tool use?
A: Gauge ratings indicate the maximum thickness of material the snips are designed to cut for each listed metal type.
Q: What typical applications use left cut aviation snips?
A: They are commonly used in HVAC work, duct fabrication, and sheet metal cutting where left-biased cutting is needed.
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