Tin snips
Tin snips are hand tools for cutting sheet metal and other thin materials. They provide high leverage compound cutting action and serrated edges to prevent slippage.
- Serrated cutting edges stop material slipping while cutting.
- Bi-material or cushion grip handles provide a firm, comfortable hold.
Brands and types in the UK (5)
Stanley Straight Cut Aviation Snips
High leverage compound cutting action snips for straight cuts up to 18 gauge steel.
Technical data
- Cuts up to 18 gauge steel
- Length: 250mm (10'')
- Forged alloy steel
- Chrome molybdenum construction
- Type Straight Cut
Source: Builder Depot
DeWalt DHT014675 Straight Cut Ergo Aviation Snips
Straight cut snips for aluminium, copper, vinyl siding, and 18 to 22-gauge sheet metal with serrated edge.
Technical data
- 18 to 22-gauge sheet metal
- Blade Material: Chrome Vanadium Steel
- Grip: Bi-Material Cushion
- Snip Type: Straight
- Shipping Weight Kg: 0.421 kg
Source: Builder Depot
Wickes Multi Purpose Tin Shears – 250mm
For sheet steel, copper, brass, zinc, tin, and aluminium; curved blades grip and pull material.
Technical data
- Length: 250 mm
- Blade Material: Steel
- Handle Material: Rubber
- Type: Shears
- Double dipped Powagrip handles
Source: Wickes
Underfoot Aviation Tin Shears 10 Heavy Duty Snips
Heavy-duty aviation tin shears designed for precision cutting across sheet metal, aluminium, leather, rubber, plastic.
Technical data
- Heat-treated carbon steel jaws
- Soft vinyl anti-slip grips
- Spring loaded action
- Safe locking mechanism
- Material: Metal
Source: B&Q
Stanley 2-14-563 FatMax Aviation Snips Straight – 250mm
Suitable for cutting aluminium, sheet PVCu, wire mesh, leather, copper and plastic; cuts up to 18 gauge steel.
Technical data
- Cuts up to 18 gauge mild steel
- 0.7mm to 1.2mm
- Blade Material: Steel
- Handle Material: Bi-material
- Type: Aviation Snips
Source: Wickes
Sources: product listings from B&Q, Builder Depot, Wickes, checked on 31-10-2026. Photos are from Builder Depot (with permission) the manufacturer or the shop (shown under each photo); where there is no photo we show a drawing. Original Fixiz Academy text; data can change, always check the manufacturer data sheet.