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Aviation tin snips (also called aviation snips or compound snips) are hand tools used for cutting sheet metal and other tough materials like plastic or vinyl siding. They're commonly used in aviation, HVAC work, and general metalworking.

🔧 Key Features of Aviation Snips:

• Compound leverage: Gives you more cutting power with less hand effort.

• Spring-loaded handles: Helps reduce fatigue during repetitive cuts.

• Color-coded handles: To indicate cutting direction:

  • Red – Cuts left curves (and straight)

  • Green – Cuts right curves (and straight)

  • Yellow – Cuts straight (and gentle curves)

✂️ Types: 📦 Common Applications:

• Cutting aluminum, steel, and copper sheet metal

• HVAC ductwork

• Roofing and siding

• Aircraft skin trimming

⚠️ Tips:

• Don't use aviation snips on hardened steel — it can damage the blades.

• Keep the blades sharp and clean for the best performance.

• Use the correct snip for the direction of cut to avoid material distortion.

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