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Cut direction on snips describes which way the waste curls rather than which hand uses them. A straight cut sends the waste both ways, and handed snips curl it clear to one side so the cut line stays visible and the offcut does not foul the jaws. It also decides which side of the line the offcut ends up on, which matters on a marked panel.
That is why a set of three is common: straight, left and right. Where only one is bought, universal snips at 180mm cut in all three directions at the cost of curling the waste less cleanly than a handed pair would. Handed snips are also easier to keep on a marked line, since the waste is not obscuring it.
Material sets what the snips will take. Sheet steel, copper and aluminium all cut differently, and cable shears at 210mm are rated for copper or aluminium only. Using them on steel wire ruins the edge in one cut rather than dulling it gradually. Rated material is stated per tool rather than being inferred from the jaw shape.
A nibbler works differently from any snip, punching a narrow ribbon out of the sheet rather than pushing the two sides apart. That leaves the panel flat where snips would distort it on a tight curve. Tinmans shears at 250mm cut long straight runs. A photo of the panel and the line to be cut, sent to 07754288583 on WhatsApp, settles handed against universal. Length is stated per tool alongside the cut direction and the material it takes.
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 260 x 80 x 40 mm |
|---|---|
| Product Weight | 0.55 Kg |
| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 260 x 80 x 40 mm |
|---|---|
| Product Weight | 0.55 Kg |
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