Mark lines and centres on metal before drilling and drive out pins and dowels.

Tinsmith's shears, straight cut DeWalt
Also known as: tin snips
Key features
- TypeTinsmith's shears
- CuttingStraight
- MaterialForged steel
- HandleBi-material
- BladeSerrated
- Usesheet metal up to 22 gauge, aluminium, vinyl, plasterboard, leather, copper
What it is
Tinsmith's shears, straight cut DeWalt. Key specifications: type Tinsmith's shears, cutting Straight, material Forged steel.
Shears are two-bladed tools, hand-held or bench-mounted, that cut sheet metal, branches or sections with a scissor action, depending on the model.
What it is for
Used for cutting metal sections, sheet and tube.
How to use it
Choose the model for the material and thickness: right-cut, left-cut or straight-cut aviation snips for sheet metal, loppers for gardening, and a bench shear for thicker sheet. Feed the material deep into the blades, close to the pivot, and close them with a firm movement without twisting. Wear cut-resistant gloves against sheet metal edges and keep the blades clean, lubricated and with the pivot properly adjusted.
Where it is used
- Building services
- Building maintenance
Technical data
- Type: Tinsmith's shears
- Cutting: Straight
- Material: Forged steel
- Handle: Bi-material
- Blade: Serrated
- Use: sheet metal up to 22 gauge, aluminium, vinyl, plasterboard, leather, copper
Who it is for
Designed for metal fabricators, plumbers and waterproofing specialists.
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Before you order
Tell us the quantities you need and the intended use: if there is a more suitable version, or an equivalent available sooner, we will let you know.
For prices and availability, request a quote from AMES Srl: we will reply with our quotation, delivery times and, where needed, an equivalent technical alternative.
Specifications 6
| Type | Tinsmith's shears |
|---|---|
| Cutting | Straight |
| Material | Forged steel |
| Handle | Bi-material |
| Blade | Serrated |
| Use | sheet metal up to 22 gauge, aluminium, vinyl, plasterboard, leather, copper |
The perfect setup for this job
Everything you need in one place, from functionality to safety.
For the job
Remove stock from and finish metal and wood by hand, taking off burrs and shaping edges.
Set blind rivets and threaded inserts to join sheet metal, working from one side only.
For safety
Protect hands from cuts, impacts, heat, cold and chemicals.
Protect eyes and face from fragments, dust, splashes and impacts.





