Sheet Metal Double-Notch Snips

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Sheet Metal Double-Notch Snips

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In search of sheet metal "double notch" snips. The exact tool is used in this video at the :49 point in this video:



I have some snips that make a single notch. The double notch snip appears to be a highly specialized tool.....cannot find it at any tool websites. If any instrument makers or techs out there know of a tool supplier who stocks this tool, I would appreciate the help. I just brazed some brass yesterday and I'm thinking the proper tool would have made the process much faster. Thanks!
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Re: Sheet Metal Double-Notch Snips

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It seems like one advantage of that tool is that it leaves the center tab raised, whereas if you make two snips with the same blades that doesn't happen as easily.

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Yes......and making two snips for every point of connection with a metal shears can be time-consuming. I'm just looking for a tool that will save a little time. Most likely the tool will take several projects to "pay for itself."
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Re: Sheet Metal Double-Notch Snips

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Maybe I can help. I remembered I had an oddball snip in my toolbox, a Wiss M-41R. Looks like the tab is about 3/16 wide. I cut a piece of galvanized ductwork to show what it does. I never use it, so make me a reasonable offer and it's yours!
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Hey Kingfan,

I really appreciate your help. The center tab that your tool creates is a little too wide. It turns out that Wiss makes a M4R tool that creates a tab that is more narrow, so I think I am going to get that tool. Thanks....your response definitely pointed me in the right direction.
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My recollection is my Wiss pair came from an ordinary hardware store. Some people call this type "nibblers". Sheet metal guys also have air and electric powered versions.
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Yes, quite readily available. Once I figured out the brand and model number of the tool, it was easy to find it available from multiple vendors.
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Re: Sheet Metal Double-Notch Snips

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Crazy4Tbone86 wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:21 am Hey Kingfan,

I really appreciate your help. The center tab that your tool creates is a little too wide. It turns out that Wiss makes a M4R tool that creates a tab that is more narrow, so I think I am going to get that tool. Thanks....your response definitely pointed me in the right direction.
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