Are tin snips and aviation snips the same?

Aviation snips are different from regular scissors or tin snips in that they have two pivot points. These pivot points make it easier to cut through sheets of metal with minimal effort. The snips are also spring-loaded, giving your hand extra oomph when cutting through dense metals.

Where are Wiss aviation snips made?

the USA
Made in the USA, Wiss Aviation Snips were first introduced in the late 1930s and continue to lead the market year after year.

What do the colors on aviation snips mean?

The industry has three basic color it associates with the various types of snips: Red handles – Used to make “left” or counter clockwise cuts in sheet metal. Green handles – Used to make “right” or clockwise cuts in sheet metal. Yellow handles – Used for straight cuts in sheet metal.

Do I need left or right tin snips?

Straight tin snips that cut straight lines with minimum effort. Right hand tin snips are suitable for cutting straight lines and cutting off in an anti-clockwise direction. Best suited for right handed use. Left hand tin snips are suitable for cutting off in a clockwise direction and for cutting straight lines.

What are the three types of tin snips?

The three common types are straight-cut tin snips, offset tin snips, and vertical tin snips. Straight-cut tin snips have straight blades that are just slightly shorter than the length of scissor blades. However, the blades are much thicker and heavier than scissor blades to enable them to cut through sheet metal.

Are Wiss scissors made in USA?

Wiss Inlaid Steel Shears, Seamstress Cloth Cutting Shears, Vintage Midcentury Heavy Duty Steel Forged Made in USA Scissors Shears.

What is the difference between aviation snips and straight snips?

Aviation snips have a compound action which gives them a mechanical advantage over standard tin snips. This is due to the double pivot and extra linkage in their design. This mechanical advantage means they should be more comfortable to use for longer periods than tin snips.