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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!"

[@meagaindave2049]

Yo fellas! I've used the greens upside down and work great when used in that fashion. Especially to keep my knuckles down and away from the cut material. Reds for knuckles staying up and away from the cut. Yellows have always been my backup to reds and greens in a pinch. Tip on snipping metal stud while stud is horizontal: 1. Cut upper flange. 2. Cut lower flange. 3. Bend stud with remaining strong side intact. 4. Score the bent seam with a razor knife a couple of times (Yes, it's hard on the razor.) 5. Bend the shorter end of stud back and forth until friction breaks the metal (about 3 or 4 times) 5. Admire perfectly straight cut (break) between flange cuts 1 and 2. Thanks guys and God bless!😁👍

[@VCGConstruction]

👍🏻

[@illestofdemall13]

Blades are cheap at least. Good tip.

[@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. 😉👌🏻

[@jordanakin8953]

I have done some construction over the yrs. Everything from basic electrical, weathering, roofing, stucco ( which I hate and never do agian my hands were raw) , some framing ( built a barn and a she'd which I turned into a small bedroom) but mostly did ceremic tile only thing in that I didn't learn was lay out. With all the said I learned something on this video I thought they made right cut stright cut and left cut boy was I worng I'm always glad to learn new things.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I am glad someone can use these things. I have been in aviation for 30 years, for many I exclusively did sheetmetal. These things make such poor cuts that mine have been used so little that if they disappeared I would not replace them! The jagged cuts necessitate hours of filing or other clean up finish work. Shears with smooth jaws are what my fellow aircraft sheetmetal people and I use. Nice video on how to use them, though!

[@unclejimy]

Erdi snips by bessey German made. Not serrated edge leaves a tare point. Big problem with Zinc and copper. I throw away the snips he's using.

[@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!

[@ClintL63]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@davewilsen1710]

I'm a HVAC installer, out in the the field I use offset reds and green the most. Reds do get used the most but if I need to I brack out greens for that nice cut. Alot of the time my waste cut from the reds is what I need, but this was a good video.

[@davewilsen1710]

Oh yeah I prefer midwest snips. Cut is way cleaner

[@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!

[@ottomatic7823]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

What's your thoughts on Nibblers compared to Double cut shears Vince?

[@waseemsells5378]

Reds were my favourite up until now. Now I know how to use them, they are all my favourite. I work with sheet metal everyday. Great video!! Big ups!!

[@phillipmcdonner8543]

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

[@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.

[@yielfajarito]

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

[@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!

[@chevyman6999]

Wow, all these years I never realized it's just which side you want it to discharge. Thanks Vince!

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Ima destroy my boss with my skills now!

[@hendo223]

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

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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

[@aliposhtpazan2625]

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

[@mariacarneglia8483]

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

[@VCGConstruction]

❤️

[@squarebodySpringman]

Thanks for sharing! I have always just used yellow but im an electrician and dont do much framing.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Alex!

[@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!

[@stevengordon2145]

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

[@annbacerra]

Thanks, information and clear. Loved the demonstrations.

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Timothy-NH]

I have all 3 pair, I don’t use them often, but will rethink which pair next time! Why was there metal around that door?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

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

[@cyberknight135]

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

[@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!

[@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.👍

[@marcthvac]

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

[@takatastore6338]

Thank you so much for your time making this videos....I am just starting and I have always new they were different but this is the real explanation...great work....

[@wademcmullin]

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

[@VCGConstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevek4438]

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

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Steve, we appreciate you!

[@russellgilland8278]

Sweet video guys thanks for showing us how to use them properly, plus it's good for me because, I'm a lefty.

[@Troph2]

Awesome info man. I'm not sure if it would work in a lot of your situations but you might check out Makitas cordless nibbler.

[@BryanBowenArchangelBarachiel]

My dad had a pair I used in the past yellow, I might buy a new pair though I remember using the dual hand cut shier one time in my past. Those are great for duct work. Currently, I use tin snips. I tried the Kobalt Vinyl Siding Snips though not as good as Wiss Aluminum Snips from using both to cut siding though tin snips cut easier then Aluminum Snips. I sometime use Aviation Snips, if handed to me, which I also looked at the way the metal would cut though they only had one type instead of all of them. I would like to see green in heavier gauge like the red is currently. Thanks for the video Vince.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Bryan we appreciate the feedback

[@Fadeing]

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

[@igorsataric4762]

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

[@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.

[@pasqualecuda605]

Thanks vince,I've always used the yellow snips,I have seen the other colors but thought it was just a different brand.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the feedback Pasquale Cuda!

[@wildbore6916]

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

[@DevinBird2753]

So if that’s the case does that mean that the red and yellow snips essentially do the same exact thing?

[@robertb3214]

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

[@richardlocke3375]

I was tought to cut towed yourself with left hand snips doing strait cuts on large duct so waste goes away from you to outside as a right hander. And when cutting round take offs left hand snips cut is an easier motion on the wrist.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback Richard!

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

I follow Prudence and AvE's advice and always "Cut toward your chum, not toward your thumb!"

[@richardlocke3375]

City Lock a polytechnikey llc company I totally agree keep sharp edges away. in this case the tool is less likely to hurt you then the metal curling off.

[@lukasz070485]

I laughed loud at 1:06🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 All that American confidence right there on his chin!!!!

[@watsmynameyo]

Haha I didn't even notice 😂 That's normal for me to see here

[@tysenhansen514]

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

[@rickevans5412]

Nice Video! Thanks guys.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@WindLandSea]

Useful practicum. 真正的專家！👍

[@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!

[@rw3476]

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

[@stephenleepmg113]

Very educational. Thank you Vince. Very cool video. I am a user of the Midway brand. I like the educational format of your resend video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Stephen!

[@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.

[@jynnandtonnyx]

One of your better videos! Thanks

[@nathanmalloy1661]

I never really seen the need for the yellows but after this video I'll be adding them to the tool pouch I personally like my Milwaukee snips but am curious now I might get a set of wiss

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good vid. Thank you.

[@toddparker2924]

Thanks for the simple explanation.

[@Nick-vf3wf]

Good info. Great video!

[@clarkboyer8711]

Left and rights are all about circles. The way the metal comes off the snipe as you turn requires a left or right. All the cuts here can be done with the yellow straight because all the cuts were strainght.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the feedback Clark!

[@dskel572]

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

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome, thanks Drew!

[@eshamblazer]

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

[@mok4191]

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

[@tyfawver7596]

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

[@nonplayablecharacter1438]

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

[@bri413]

Can you cut through a steel plate with those? I need to make a cylinder guard security plate shorter?

[@kiwdwks]

Thanks...learned something new! Appreciate it.

[@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

[@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!

[@IndependentThinker74]

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!

[@mattallen1660]

Nice video for beginners. I prefer nowadays using my cordless Hilti grinder for most all my sheet aluminum cuts as a Glazier. Keep up the good work VCG. Gonna miss the weekend streams tho😕

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Matt! We are working on the weekend streams

[@stevennihipali3607]

I love these videos! I learn a ton from them

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you steven!

[@simonci5177]

at 2:05 if you flip red snips 180 degree ( to cut with snips upside down) inted changing snips to green, you will get the same effect like swiching red to green snips.

[@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!

[@mranonymous8979]

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