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big red · 05-23-2009, 10:50 AM

In the last 3 or 4 months I've been having problems with my tin snips . I only use Wiss . But lately the spring has been braking or the cutters have a gap in them . Is there a different company that as good as Wiss or better .

Thanks again

Thedroid · 05-23-2009, 11:12 AM

I like the Prosnips, but I have the old ones. I think they were bought by Irwin, so I can't comment on the new ones.

Diesel_Crawler · 05-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Have you tried taking them apart sharpening them then putting them back together? That might cure the gap issue. as for the spring breaking i am not sure, you could buy a sprite heavier duty one to put on it your self.

dede2897234 · 05-23-2009, 11:26 AM

Big_red,

Harry Epstein has a number of good quality snips on closeout. I purchased this Wiss W7B snips a while ago and used it recently to cut aluminum: http://www.harryepstein.com/wiss.htm. It performed the job flawlessly. In addition, Epstein sells a number of Ridgid snips here at reasonable prices: http://www.harryepstein.com/ridgid.htm.

Monte · 05-23-2009, 12:19 PM

Bessey/Erdi *click*

tatra · 05-23-2009, 01:52 PM

buddy of mine used to only buy wiss when he was doing tin.........here in canada we have canadian tire and he bought a set there of the mastercraftbrand [inhouse brand] and has been bringing them back on warranty every three months and is always given a new pair in return.........when the wiss wore out, he had to pay for new ones..........and although the wiss lated a year, he frequents the place often enough he finds it to be no bother...........

mrb · 05-23-2009, 02:01 PM

ive heard good things about the midwest brand ones - made in usa

Elroy · 05-23-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrb

ive heard good things about the midwest brand ones - made in usa

Yep, The Midwest tin snips are developing a good reputation. Wiss is still the leader.

Lenox are a joke. Don't even waste you time with them

Merkava_4 · 05-23-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thedroid

I like the Prosnips,

+1 ... Mine are so sharp that I can cut paper with them ... try that with those sorry ass Wiss snips...

Elroy · 05-23-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merkava_4

+1 ... Mine are so sharp that I can cut paper with them ... try that with those sorry ass Wiss snips...

OK, Does this count?

A single sheet of standard run of the mill note book paper. And no this was not "staged".

Sorry Merk but you left yourself wide open. No swipe intended.

Merkava_4 · 05-23-2009, 10:26 PM

BLUEBIRD No. 212 USA

dledinger · 05-23-2009, 10:28 PM

Big red...what are you cutting?

tatra · 05-23-2009, 10:48 PM

oh great, i can see it now, merk and elroy are going to be challenging each other to paper doll making contests.............

Merkava_4 · 05-23-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tatra

oh great, i can see it now, merk and elroy are going to be challenging each other to paper doll making contests.............

LOL!!

nissan_crawler · 05-23-2009, 11:29 PM

I have this set: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...criptionAnchor

I'm going on 7.5 years of cutting aluminum, stainless, and titanium. They're not as sharp as they used to be, but still work fine.

mrb · 05-23-2009, 11:33 PM

Screw You Guys....I dont even have any Tin Snips........

tatra · 05-23-2009, 11:38 PM

oh cripes mrb, now this is goung to become a debate on the proper use of a screw driver and the wrong hammer...........

MAD · 05-24-2009, 01:49 AM

I would give the Midwest snips a try. I can't offer a first hand recommendation though, since mine are Wiss.

The Sears Craftsman snips are made by Midwest as well.

If you use snips a lot, I would try the Midwest snips models with the specially hardened blades for stainless steel etc.

There are folks in Michigan that would love to make you some snips.
http://www.midwestsnips.com/

big red · 05-24-2009, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dledinger

Big red...what are you cutting?

I'm cutting alot of eavestrough's , Siding, Soffit and Fascia on the weekends > Even the straps on skids are getting harder to cut with them . I've tried the CT kind too.

Bustawrench · 05-24-2009, 07:14 AM

These are sort of the Snap-On of snips, expensive but very durable............

http://www.klenktools.com/Main/Produ...onSnipsNew.asp

Most of the Tin Knockers I know use these..............

http://www.malcoproducts.com/products/snips/index.asp

............they are a bit more affordable and desinged to stand up to every day professional use in the sheet metal trades.

05-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#1
big red Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 13	Need a good pair of tin snips In the last 3 or 4 months I've been having problems with my tin snips . I only use Wiss . But lately the spring has been braking or the cutters have a gap in them . Is there a different company that as good as Wiss or better . Thanks again

05-23-2009, 11:12 AM	#2
Thedroid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 419	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips I like the Prosnips, but I have the old ones. I think they were bought by Irwin, so I can't comment on the new ones.

05-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
Diesel_Crawler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada, NB Posts: 864	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips Have you tried taking them apart sharpening them then putting them back together? That might cure the gap issue. as for the spring breaking i am not sure, you could buy a sprite heavier duty one to put on it your self. __________________ Artiest create, Good Artiest copy, Great Artiest steal. Find out how it's done right with Moose. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=40623

05-23-2009, 11:26 AM	#4
dede2897234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 317	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips Big_red, Harry Epstein has a number of good quality snips on closeout. I purchased this Wiss W7B snips a while ago and used it recently to cut aluminum: http://www.harryepstein.com/wiss.htm. It performed the job flawlessly. In addition, Epstein sells a number of Ridgid snips here at reasonable prices: http://www.harryepstein.com/ridgid.htm.

05-23-2009, 12:19 PM	#5
Monte Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,707	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips Bessey/Erdi click

05-23-2009, 01:52 PM	#6
tatra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pirate contest city Posts: 1,931	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips buddy of mine used to only buy wiss when he was doing tin.........here in canada we have canadian tire and he bought a set there of the mastercraftbrand [inhouse brand] and has been bringing them back on warranty every three months and is always given a new pair in return.........when the wiss wore out, he had to pay for new ones..........and although the wiss lated a year, he frequents the place often enough he finds it to be no bother...........

05-23-2009, 02:01 PM	#7
mrb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,254	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips ive heard good things about the midwest brand ones - made in usa

05-23-2009, 10:26 PM	#11
Merkava_4 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis, CA. Posts: 12,921	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips BLUEBIRD No. 212 USA Last edited by Merkava_4; 05-23-2009 at 11:22 PM.

05-23-2009, 10:28 PM	#12
dledinger Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 78	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips Big red...what are you cutting?

05-23-2009, 10:48 PM	#13
tatra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pirate contest city Posts: 1,931	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips oh great, i can see it now, merk and elroy are going to be challenging each other to paper doll making contests.............

05-23-2009, 11:29 PM	#15
nissan_crawler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 6,652	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips I have this set: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...criptionAnchor I'm going on 7.5 years of cutting aluminum, stainless, and titanium. They're not as sharp as they used to be, but still work fine. __________________ If guns cause crime, all mine are defective. Ted Nugent "A man with a gun is a citizen. A man without a gun is a subject. " John Lott "Taking my gun away because I might shoot someone is like cutting my tongue out because I might yell `Fire!' in a crowded theater." Peter Venetoklis

05-23-2009, 11:33 PM	#16
mrb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,254	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips Screw You Guys....I dont even have any Tin Snips........

05-23-2009, 11:38 PM	#17
tatra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pirate contest city Posts: 1,931	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips oh cripes mrb, now this is goung to become a debate on the proper use of a screw driver and the wrong hammer...........

05-24-2009, 01:49 AM	#18
MAD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 2,184	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips I would give the Midwest snips a try. I can't offer a first hand recommendation though, since mine are Wiss. The Sears Craftsman snips are made by Midwest as well. If you use snips a lot, I would try the Midwest snips models with the specially hardened blades for stainless steel etc. There are folks in Michigan that would love to make you some snips. http://www.midwestsnips.com/ Last edited by MAD; 05-24-2009 at 02:00 AM.

05-24-2009, 07:14 AM	#20
Bustawrench Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 374	Re: Need a good pair of tin snips These are sort of the Snap-On of snips, expensive but very durable............ http://www.klenktools.com/Main/Produ...onSnipsNew.asp Most of the Tin Knockers I know use these.............. http://www.malcoproducts.com/products/snips/index.asp ............they are a bit more affordable and desinged to stand up to every day professional use in the sheet metal trades. __________________ Grease is cheaper than steel.

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