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Re: Tin Snips

To: Charlie Schlismann <racegt6@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Tin Snips
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:48:00 -0700
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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