Tin Snips are a type of hand tool used for cutting thin sheets of metal. They are designed with long handles and sharp blades that allow for precise and easy cutting of sheet metal. They are commonly used in metalworking, automotive repair, and home improvement projects.
Snips, also known as shears, are metalworking hand tools used to cut sheet metal and other tough webs. Workers use various types of snips, with the cutting edges being straight or curved to various degrees. The style of edge employed will depend if a straight sheer or some type of shape cut is necessary. There are two broad categories: tinner's snips, which are similar to common scissors, and compound-action snips, which use a compound leverage handle system to increase the mechanical advantage.