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andre3kthegiant t1_iw578q7 wrote

Reply to comment by shredsickpow in Milwaukee straight snips, bought in 2005 and used on hundreds of projects. Still sharp and tight. by madmax_br5

These seem to have the smallest “beak” of all the snips I have seen. What is the true name of this model?

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UnintentionalIdiot t1_iw5o7fv wrote

These are bulldog snips. Better for cutting thicker material. In the hvac industry you’d use these to cut through seams of ductwork where there’s multiple layers, or heavy gauge slip and drive which are used to connect and hang ductwork. They’re good for their purpose, but not great for making long cuts because they’re short. So good short cutters get good leverage for strong short cuts

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andre3kthegiant t1_iw5pe5p wrote

would it make quick work if a 316-SS hose clamp?

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cloaker1308 t1_iw6uti1 wrote

Absolutely! Not the person you were replying to before but I've used these exact style of snip for that exact thing and yes they will cut right through it!

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riffdex t1_iwlcs3w wrote

What do you use these snips for?

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