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Re: Tin Snips

To: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Tin Snips
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 22:09:04 -0700
Oops ... just caught the "mail order is out of the question."

Oh well, this can be for future reference.


bs


Bob Spidell wrote:

>
> 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
>
>
> bs
>
>
>
> 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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