STOP DOING THIS WRONG! How To Use Aviation Snips The RIGHT WAY

STOP DOING THIS WRONG! How To Use Aviation Snips The RIGHT WAY. In this video we teach and show the #verycoolgang how to use aviation snips the right way and what to stop doing when using them! Stop doing this wrong by watching the video and learning the in's & out's of aviation snips. We teach you what the different colors of aviation snips are for by demonstrating cuts using red, green, and yellow snips. These aviation snips are from WISS Snips who is owned by Cresent tools and make some of the sharpest snips on the market! Let us know in the comments below if you have been using your snips the right way this whole time or if you learned something from this video. Also let us know who makes your favorite aviation snips and which color is your favorite to use. Thank you for watching!

[@terrymuncaster6689]

I’m a roofer in New Zealand, 99% of our work is metal roofing, we use the wiss and Midwest offset snips ( Midwest’s mainly for flashings) . You’ll find if you turn your snips upside down they’ll add another set of cuts to your arsenal and they offcuts will peel down rather than up.

[@QUANTRELLBISHOP]

Midwest are the best I've tried every brand and I always could get by with just the greens if I had to buy we used 16 g Sheet metal and sometimes the cuts had to be perfect and Midwest are the best I've used

[@bert1913]

This gay guy is annoying

[@satyamimel5452]

What Terry said basically. But flipping them upside down can turn one set of snips into its opposite. What do I mean my that? Reds putting the cut/waste material on the left side; when flipped upside down will put waste/cut material on the right side. This will keep you from having to swap in most situations. I rotate and use red and green when I can for it’s practical purpose when I’m doing repetitive left and right cuts, but when it’s quick small stuff I need to cut, I’ll cut the not Al way with a pair of reds then flip them upside down and cut with them.

[@lukasz070485]

@@QUANTRELLBISHOP rotating will make no difference at all

[@lewisspurr9167]

@@lukasz070485 wtf are these guys talking about :') still pushes the same side up

[@outcast7899]

Was told when young green for right turns red for left, yellow for straight and sometimes my cut looked like I used a hatchet , now I know color for direction of waste and finish results are amazing. Thanks Vince

[@argentorangeok6224]

Me: "This is a great video with good info!" Guy in navy tee: "Good-freaking-grief how long can he go on about this?!?! I was just making a short cut!!!"

[@mikejones-ku5ix]

For HVAC Reds for counter clockwise cutting and greens for clockwise. Straights I guess to cut shingles for roof jacks.

[@jacobsimerman5281]

Yellow is also great at cutting slock

[@mikejones-ku5ix]

@@jacobsimerman5281 I normally use my bull nose but they are not long enough to cut straight through.

[@paulinedavis8734]

EXCELLENT...Tutorial ❤ Damn. I was the tool section of my local store just yesterday ...and I brought a piece of practice material with me ...and tried the Red, Green & Yellow snips on it. LITTLE did I know then what I know now... THANK YOU.

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad the video helped!

[@exceleratorjoshua]

This is very important when installing rain gutters and downspouts. I did that for a few months and using the red or green snips properly makes a big difference. I personally used the Midwest snips over the Malco brand. I found the Midwest to be very smooth and require less force to cut thicker metals over the Malco or big box store brands.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback Josh!

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

Midwest is the best brand. Been using them for 6 years.

[@MMAKingRay]

glad you explained that to all of the construction folks. in Aircraft work when you are cutting much thicker aluminum in most cases the L, R, Straight pair are a must. the yellow doeant get used nearly as much as the L and R pair in our world. plus if you see someone that doesnt have all 3 we usually just know that they are either new hire or have no idea what they are doing. tells you how different industries think

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback Ray !

[@ChazSeamus28]

No doubt, I'm the guy that thought the greens were for right handers...lol I'm right handed social bought them (Milwaukee) no wonder they were out of stock on the yellow ones. Smh. I just needed snips around the house for trim and DIY stuff. I have no business having aviation anything 🙃😆 I thought I was getting a bargain at $14

[@virtualmorality]

most people buy yellow so they can see them streams out... lol

[@kevort3100]

Midwest offset snips are the way to go!!!!!

[@leebo8908]

Reds and greens will do it all, and cutting circles are a breeze!

[@drammanky2418]

I agree Midwest is the best mine are 15 years old and work better than any others

[@trillflaco]

Commercial tin knocker here !

[@kevort3100]

@@trillflaco local 105?

[@trillflaco]

Critical Sheet Metal Apprentice no i wish ... just a commercial company

[@andrewdelgado9139]

That's funny I use all three snips to to make perfect cut and my co workers always criticize me because I carry all three on my belt lol I knew I wasn't doing anything wrong

[@VCGConstruction]

I wonder what their thought process is and what they’re laughing about? I guess the jokes on them!! 👍🏻

[@adambomb7331]

Your also 2 snips healthier than your coworkers. 😆

[@drammanky2418]

Lol are they laughing cause you carry more tools tgan they cary teeth . Idiots with crinkled cuts .

[@Dave-ek2jx]

Depends what your profession is. Of you're a carpenter, then there is no reason to carry all three sets of snips with you at all times. If you're doing fascia, soffit, etc., then that makes sense. If you're framing, or installing cabinets, or doing base/crown...yeah, you're being silly.

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

Guys will always make fun of each other until it becomes illegal one day

[@watti-yi7sw]

Great vid Vince!spent time as a 'tin knocker' reds and greens my big Malcos for straight runs. You're right. Whatever you are cutting the waste side curls out the top so as not to ripple your finish side. Be sure to lay the blade flat against work....your wrist will be cocked slightly right or left depending on snip choice. Tip on cutting penetrations in duck work. Place a screwdriver tip on edge in the center of your cut andhit itwith hammer. This will leave a hole. Use either red or greens and cut in a circular motion until you reach near the edge of your finish cut. The metal you've removed looks like a cork screw. Now you can trim the last of your metal for a perfect cut. Sounds like a lot but becomes very quick. Also lose the plastic handle. This will allow your hand to slip around the tool as needed. Keep em coming Vince.

[@kzeuz999]

As a gutter installer i can attest to your correctness on this matter. It’s not over-kill when you want a good looking finish. And it only adds a few seconds. Next time speak to which way you lean/lean the ‘snips’ when cutting. And Wiss are the Cadillac of aviations

[@John42832]

I used to install nothing aluminum and I would agree with you 100% the only thing I would add if it's a long cut "scissors" I find are much easier on long cuts and have never had an issue with them

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Karl, we appreciate the feedback!

[@Wazoo117]

you really have to lean them a lot when cutting circular holes for downspout drops

[@John42832]

@@Wazoo117 there is actually cutters for that!

[@Wazoo117]

@@John42832 yea we have the puch that makes the x for 2x3 spouts but our supplier has oval drops for 3x4 which we dont have a punch for

[@annbacerra]

Thanks, information and clear. Loved the demonstrations.

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jtveg]

I've always had dramas and difficulties using snips and choosing the correct one for a particular cut. It was even more difficult being a left hander, but you cleared up a lot of things more than anyone else even after being shown dozens of times. Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏻

[@Jimbodaddy74]

I'm a journeyman sheet metal worker with over 20 years experience. I don't own yellow snips and I don't know anyone who does. Reds and greens do everything I need them to do.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the feedback Jimbo. A lot of people never use the yellow snips!

[@jimz6076]

My Dad was a metal worker and he never got a chance to teach me this. Thanks for helping me learn about my dads work.

[@ClintL63]

I have used the greens and reds for years and a pair of big Malco snips for those long runs

[@Bournefort]

Great info. I found this out the hard way after cutting up probably 40 feet of corrugated steel panels. I just couldn't figure out why my cuts were going so poorly until I saw the red handled tool sitting in the tool box lol.

[@wademcmullin]

Great information here!!! Going to think about this next time I’m doing metal siding!!!

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gumpokiegp6259]

Thank you, I just bought all three and never knew there was a difference. Now I know. Have small project I'm starting tomorrow and will definitely experiment with the left and right shears. Appreciate your help. God bless 🤠🇺🇸

[@VCGConstruction]

Good luck!

[@Caymen43]

I'm a GC that always avoided using snips.. Rarely had use for them but when I did, it would always be absolute frustration.. You're video really cleared things up for me and am now looking forward to putting your advise to use.. Thanks for the great info..

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Bobby!

[@marcthvac]

Good on ya for pressing forward. Don't let your handicaps slow you down.

[@brandongreaves5222]

i definitely needed greens installing a back pan in a curtainwall frame. we had to refabricate it, so one leg was longer. After install it was just proud of the glazing face.. struggled my ass of with the yellows trying to trim the leg down

[@thomasyounger7009]

thanks for the video, I recently joined the carpenters union and the journeyman i'm working with told me to just get the reds cause I'm right handed. Now I understand why it was a struggle to cut from some directions and bought all 3 colors to try them out.

[@garageliving3658]

I always thought they were directional so used yellow 100%. Im a lefty. After half of this video i went out and bought a red pair. And man they did make a difference. Thank you guys for showing this!!!

[@ottomatic7823]

Just a point of fact: On boats/ships the running lights are RED to port (left) & GREEN to starboard (right)

[@maskdwn4445]

Glad the rookies are getting some teaching from this guy. Lol.

[@rishardlampese8947]

I have these same Wiss snips. This is the first video I've seen that actually explains how the damn things work. It's all about the waste side. THANK YOU!!!! And yes, they seem sharper than your old brand was when you got them - makes perfect sense lol.

[@guitfiddle]

Never knew that. Thanks Vince. You make that look very easy. I've always just had a Yellow for home DIY and I've seriously struggled in some cases. I'll have to look at the others.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Fiddle!

[@dylanmartens2282]

When I first started out in hvac doing installs 3 and a half years ago I definitely botched some cuts by not using the proper snips lol. The first dozen times using the malco nibbler I always went clock wise thinking it was like using the greens. You live and you learn. Wish i seen this video before making those mistakes lol. Great video man 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Dylan, we appreciate it!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Thanks for teaching me something new Vince Didn't know any of this Good informative video

[@workingTchr]

If I was going to teach this to students, I would give them the 3 kinds of snips and some scrap sheet metal and tell them to cut away and then come back and _tell me_ what the difference is between them. I watched most of the video and for the firsts time understood what I was looking for, but it wasn't until I started cutting up some metal and paying close attention to what was coming out, that I appreciated the differences.

[@Jester1427]

25+ years Acoustical, I always use the straight (yellow) 97% of the time. Only time I use Rights (green) (2%) is when I'm installing Shadow or "W" mold. I do own a pair of Lefts (Red) (1%) as a backup to when my Rights break or shaving the finish of the side of the "T-Bar". I do also own a pair of Rights and Lefts that are Right angle for working in tight spaces. A lot of time I'm cutting material that is above my head and the Lefts (Red) are an awkward angle to use.

[@xisigma]

You drilling the hole was the key for me.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

That is very nice cutting work. I forgot how these snips worked. I'm going out tomorrow to purchase a set because I have to cut stainless sheet. I had a set but they were stolen years ago and I see on Home Depot that I can buy a set of all 3. Tomorrow I will buy the set. I am a machinist and I'm going to be using the stainless steel sheet to protect A2 tool steel from scaling while I heat treat it.

[@rickevans5412]

Nice Video! Thanks guys.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@azrezin5220]

I work for a flat roof and sheet metal company. when I got into the metal department one of the foreman's told me throw the yellow snips away or he would fire me. He said real metal guys don't use yellow snips. lol. Good video though. This is basically what he taught me minus the yellows. Good knowledge though. Thank you.

[@warrenosborne1539]

Thanks man, I grew up thinking that Red=right/Green=left,, ( like a boat) and yellow was straight. Damn, I'm almost 70 and I just learned something!

[@jeffshearer5125]

Wiss just got a helloava order for there snips!

[@guardian8319]

One Wiss snippy boi

[@Isabelbeau]

Nah ....

[@phillipmcdonner8543]

Awesome video. Always have loved my wiss snips. Thanks for the tips. Need more videos like this always

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Great advice Vince. I prefer the yellow for working with roof flashing. 🍻🤙

[@mykolashatkovskyi8817]

I even did not know that I need such a snippets before your video 😂😂😂

[@mariacarneglia8483]

Happy Saturday, VCG! Keep up the great job 👍🧰👍😍

[@VCGConstruction]

❤️

[@cyberknight135]

Wow! I totally didn't know. Thanks for educating me.

[@StephenLibera-x7j]

Helpful, thanks. Had no idea

[@aliposhtpazan2625]

Many thanks God bless you for sharing your useful experience with us

[@wildbore6916]

thank you brother!👍👍👍 ..😁💓💓💓 from the Philippines!👍👍👍

[@mok4191]

I think I knew this but had forgotten! Thanx VCG!

[@karlsmith8872]

I used to install heating and air conditioning duct work, a pro needs all three and the big snips!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback Karl!

[@jps101574]

Great vid. Thanks. You forgot to tell the audience the best use for aviation shears: Opening up hard plastic clamshell packages!😊

[@VCGConstruction]

😂👍 defineltly that too!

[@stevengordon2145]

Will be buying the greens & reds great video.. 👍 Blessings from the 🇬🇧 in these very difficult time's

[@problemsulfer]

very educational. thank you.

[@yielfajarito]

Man This A very Nice Demostration i see using this tools and give me idea what the proper tools I buy. Good Job.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

I'm glad there are still true craftsmen out there. People who know what the hell they're doing. This was a wonderful video!

[@sharpeyedwatcher9724]

WOW! Brilliant!

[@paulsallas9725]

I’m a finish carpenter. I only use rights and lefts. Don’t see a need for straits because the rights and lefts cut strait also. But, I use the blue handle wiss rights and lefts. They are for cutting stainless or titanium. Best snips ever as far as I’m concerned. Sometimes you have to cut from the bottom of your material. So, just flip the snips over and go underneath and the material curves down.

[@alexyfrio]

awesone!!!! thanks you master!!!

[@EINKODM]

very useful explanation. thx!

[@dskel572]

Learning a lot that I don't learn in the field. Thank you.

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome, thanks Drew!

[@jynnandtonnyx]

One of your better videos! Thanks

[@crazedpaul9836]

For lath and metal framing we used nothing but the yellow handle ones...you learn to work with the one pair when your climbing scaffolding all day or up on a lift you try to keep your pouch light as you can....for long cuts we would use matco big shears for track studs or lath....up to 20 gauge you get into 18 and lower chop saw or double cuts.... Cool video though.....enjoyed it....hvac guys usually have all 3 ....i am a 3rd gen lather all 3 have their place but my pouch has the yellows and the big matcos ...

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback Crazed!

[@eshamblazer]

We use these as Ironworkers on finished product like metal panels on the metal building systems.

[@randomdude8191]

Pro tip: flipping your reds or greens upside down will make them cut more like the opposite color. If you want you can cut the top bit of the track with your reds, then flip them upside down and cut the bottom of the track. It won't cut as nicely as greens but it will cut better then if you didn't. I do HVAC. I always grab my reds and only use my greens if I have to. I also carry red offsets but never yellows.

[@llawnmeister1973]

I agree, yellows are just basically reds with different colored handles.

[@hendo223]

Thanks for a very informative video! Well presented & full of hands on experience & knowledge! Cheers from Western Australia!

[@contessa.adella]

Wow! A revelation! So being right handed I (usually) want the product in front of me and waste to the right…and the waste is on the anvil side so greens for me then. Like most hobbyist and small diy folk, I want the fewest tools with the most applicability, so I will probably just get one type and make do. Thanks guys…now my choice is well informed.👍

[@erikjaeger4122]

For long cuts use pattern shers

[@nonplayablecharacter1438]

Carpenters local 83, framer formworker scaffolder, just getting into commercial/highrise cladding. Thanks for the info!

[@noebuentello6192]

I didn't know what I was missing out on, welp now I have to get a pair of red and green snips to play around with.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you noe buentello

[@robertb3214]

I need to make a few birthday / Christmas present recommendations for me to receive. I only have one color of snips. Great video.

[@robertbates8599]

AWESOME content Vince!!! Thank you as always for your helpful content!!! You and the rest of VCG ROCK!!! Hope you and the Mrs are on tonight but if not.... HOPE YOU TWO, VCG GANG HAVE THE BEST, SAFEST WEEKEND!!!!!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Robert, we appreciate you, stay safe my friend!

[@trillflaco]

im a commercial tin knocker and i can say with the most confidence that no one uses yellows(straights) and noone uses wiss , everyone uses midwest

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback trill. Keep it trill bro

[@trillflaco]

VCG Construction best tool review channel on youtube ... keep it up VCG 👍🏽

[@toddparker2924]

Thanks for the simple explanation.

[@steventhury8366]

A good tutorial on tin snips.

[@igorsataric4762]

Awesome video, thx a lot! You saved my project!

[@andrewstoll4548]

Wow..... I never knew this.... it's crazy to think a tool works better when you use it the way it was meant too.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Andy!

[@BlueThunderboltsiren]

You guys make this look so easy lol.

[@WindLandSea]

Useful practicum. 真正的專家！👍

[@tysenhansen514]

Had no idea the colors signify each unique purpose for cutting waste direction. Super helpful thanks for the tip!

[@tyfawver7596]

Im not much of a milwaukee tool fan, but their snips are amazing!

[@stevek4438]

Thanks Vince always learn somthing new watching your vids,wishing you all well from the UK

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Steve, we appreciate you!

[@802Garage]

Nice! I didn't know all this. :)

[@pacogerzon5740]

Man all this time I thought the yellow ones were the best ,But after trying the green ones I’m staying with the green ones. Good video

[@Wazoo117]

gutter installer here i always have my reds in my back right pocket and greens in the left they way i memorized it is to have the waste material on the lower shear side

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback wazoo117

[@timothymccarty4373]

Well I gotta say I learned something new thank you

[@stevennihipali3607]

I love these videos! I learn a ton from them

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you steven!

[@rodw]

Thanks again Vince !!! I knew that there were 3 colors but not sure what each of them did? Great overview of what each one is for. Say hi to the Mrs and God Bless you 🙏🙏 Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Rodney, we appreciate it, hope you’re well, and stay safe my friend!

[@garycasper2929]

Very informative.... ThankU..!

[@Mrcool12684]

Been subscriber for a minute but haven’t paid close attention to the channel. But man you guys go into damn good detail. Really good shiz man.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good vid. Thank you.

[@mranonymous8979]

That makes sense thanks for explaining it. I had no i idea.

[@erickeith6591]

thanks for the explain. im 1 of those that thought the colors were for making round cuts

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the feedback Eric!

[@Fadeing]

Thanks for all the examples of using them! That was fantastic over the lip service run into a bunch.

[@paulmazurek3608]

I was going to send you this trick , there are more tips but I would have to send you pictures I worked for Charlie Wiss when I was 15. The inventor of tin snips he pronounced his name W eye we he had his shop on 163 rd and Melrose Ave in the BRONX

[@VCGConstruction]

Wow that is an awesome experience Paul!

[@Dave-ek2jx]

How did he pronounce it?

[@rw3476]

Great video. Helpful as I’m doing some cuts to hvac ducts.

[@Nick-vf3wf]

Good info. Great video!

[@alexnunez4019]

Great video

[@MarcraM82]

Great video. I find I can cut very smooth straight long lines with yellow easily, as long as you cut off a lot of the waste first.

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

All the short words go together. Red, left, and port. All the long words go together. Green, right, and starboard. It works with boat navigation lights, and which side of the boat, and it works with snips.

[@emoterovlog]

this combination scissors is a good, specially for making 90% the gutter, etc.

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

Homeboy in the red gloves low key looks like John Kreese from Cobra Kai 😂

[@anthonygm85]

I think there very good actuate cutters over all,also I can say I learned something totally new today at least.mu primary cutters are yellow.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the feedback anthony!