How to make straight cuts with snips?
How to make straight cuts with snips? |
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Step 1 – Mark guide lineBegin by using a felt pen to mark a cutting line on your metal for accuracy. For straight cuts, use a ruler to make sure your line is perfectly straight. |
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Top tipSnips are not commonly designed for cutting through the middle of large pieces of sheet metal. If the user attempts to do this, their finishing line may be distorted and the cut line will be rough. If cutting through a large piece of metal, relieve the pressure on the snips by trimming the edges down to get closer to the cut line before beginning. |
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Step 2 – Open bladesNext open the blades as widely as possible and place the sheet metal into their clasp. |
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Step 3 – Start cuttingHold the metal securely and squeeze the snip’s handles together. As you proceed, make sure to cut with long, smooth strokes. Do not close the blades completely when cutting, or their tip may produce dimples in the metal. |
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Step 4 – Hold wasteAs you cut, waste metal from your guide line will curl up. |
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Keep the pathway of your pen line clear of any rising metal by holding it up with your free hand to prevent it from binding on the handles. This will make the cutting process easier and keep a clear view of your line. | |||
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Step 5 – Continue cuttingKeep cutting along your guide line until you have a clean finish and a perfectly straight piece of metal. |
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