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Originally Posted by Kobe RBVBD

I am looking for the best sheetmetal cutting snips. I do install in addition to service, and I make my own plenums in the field. Not to mention all the duct modification I do in the field.

None of my metal cutting tools seem to survive long. So any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you.

I like Klein snips, not sure if anyone else has had any expperience with them here but they work well for me a bit pricey tho.

Midwest

I had a pair of Wiss, and then I purchased a Midwest pair. I must admit I am not looking back.

Midwest.

locktite is your friend.

Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech

The major issues I have with snips is... The pivot pin gets loose and the work twists between the shear blades.

Tighten the pivot... and the shears do not retract properly.

Have the manufactures fixed this yet...

Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech

The major issues I have with snips is... The pivot pin gets loose and the work twists between the shear blades.

Tighten the pivot... and the shears do not retract properly.

Have the manufactures fixed this yet...

My klenks are the only ones I don't have that problem with, They cost 2-3 times what the midwest do though.

The major issues I have with snips is... The pivot pin gets loose and the work twists between the shear blades.

Tighten the pivot... and the shears do not retract properly.

Have the manufactures fixed this yet...

The newest Midwest aviation snips have new improved grips and are available in different hardness

I got a home depot wiss and like them they standing up to what I need them for in the field

They look cool, have seen them at HD... Now we will see if they hold up...

Originally Posted by plott hound

have not seen the new wiss snips yet,i blow through 3-5 pairs a year doing piece work.will try a set of the Midwest reds though.

He was a Home Depot rep not lowes and they are these snips. I like them.
http://www.wisstool.com/literature/W...Snip_Flyer.pdf

have not seen the new wiss snips yet,i blow through 3-5 pairs a year doing piece work.will try a set of the Midwest reds though.

Originally Posted by plott hound

and they work well for notching drive cleats?

Yes they work fine for that. I love the cutting edge on Midwest but the way I hold them the tit on the grips rubs a blister on my finger if I don't wear gloves. Some tool rep from lowes gave me a bunch of tools when I fixed his ac last year and included was a set of their new and improved wiss snips. They are red/black, green/black, and yellow/black colored. The grips are much more comfortable and the cutting edge is fine so far. They have the sort of serrated type edge rather than the smooth edge of the Midwest. I just grab whichever is closest, I've got 10 different pairs of various types and brands in my sheet metal bag.

Originally Posted by plott hound

and they work well for notching drive cleats?

No, that's not for what they are made for. You need Bulldog Aviation Snips P6716B

and they work well for notching drive cleats?

Those are it. I just saw the 3 pair set at sears on sale for like $35

http://www.amazon.ca/Midwest-Tool-Cu...=midwest+snips

are those the type of mid west you guys use? i think its the only brand I have not tried yet.tried klenks,willwaukee,stanleys and a couple others,i still go back to the wiss snips.they are a perfect design but the quality is real ****ey.

Like has been said midwest is way better than wiss. I kept going thru wiss's until I found midwest haven't had to buy a new pair for years. I've had really good luck with my wiss shears though. Probably had those 4 years still cut great.

Cordless 4.5inch angle grinder. best sheet metal cutting tool i got. blows though the side of those furnaces like paper. with practice this will leave a great edge.

A good tinknocker can use any brand. My personal preference is Midwest. I do commercial sheetmetal an use them everyday and if your getting much more than a year your not trying hard enough