Tin Snips

AKA: Metal Scissors, Sheet Metal Cutters, Aviation Snips, Jeweler's Shears

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WARNING:

Appearances may not tell the whole story. This tool may seem loosely fitted when not in use, but it can remove fingers. Always use hand protection and cut slowly to avoid serious injury.

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A tool for cutting thin sheets of metal by hand. Can be used like scissors to cut non-linear sections of metal for the creation of shims and washers, for example.
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