Antique WISS A-12 TIN SNIPS

[Charles.s.k]

I had these given to me because they would not work right. I did at one point put a small plastic washer I made and would work for a while, but I know that there is more to these awesome tin snips. I've tried finding information about the pivot bolt with no real information. This is how I inherited it. The pivot bolt is 3/16"×1/2" long. The inside of the both shear blades have a conical opening of about 5/16", which one blade has threads. I think it is supposed to have a spring washer or a conical spacer. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you, chuck

 

[never enuf time]

I have a couple of those and don't remember anything other than the bolt. I think all I have done is hand hone them and put back together. Tightness is important, not too loose not too tight.

 

[neophyte]

I’m not familiar with the older Wiss snips, but spring washers were definitely common on some older Snip designs, and dome of the European made snips still use a spring washer.

 

[Charles.s.k]

Thank you