Charlie,
Go to www.aircraftspruce.com and search on "snips." Here's a page
from the catalog:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pdf/catalog/Cat06535.pdf
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Charlie Schlismann wrote:
>I've a sudden, urgent need for some quality
>replacement snips. I need clean, straight cuts in
>3'-4' 16 ga. (.062) sheet al minimum. My Grandpa's
>snips would cut anything including steel to 16 ga. and
>had an offset handle so my hand would not foul. They
>would also cut v. light al (<.030") cleanly. Too bad
>they were "borrowed" at the track and more bad I need
>them now.
>
>An ultimate pair of snips as this would be ideal, but
>I'll settle for anything that can cleanly cut 1/16" al
>and keep my hand away from the work, for now.
>McMaster Carr would be ideal as I get 2-3 hr delivery
>but Home Depoo or some such would work as well.
>
>I can read the product descriptions but don't want to
>chance a ragged cut. I've been spoiled by an antique
>and disappointed by modern substitutes, so price is
>not an issue. Time is an issue, so mail order is out
>of the question.
>
>Direct experience or educated conclusions from you
>guys is appreciated.
>
>TIA,
>Charlie
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