Tin Snip Recommendations

[RDB85]

I’m looking to buy a decent set of Tin Snips, mainly for cutting ceiling grid. Rather than drilling it when fitting cables etc for CCTV.

I’ve heard that Gilbow are Old School but that they are really good. But I’m also interested in other recommendations. Thanks

 

[UNG]

I’m looking to buy a decent set of Tin Snips, mainly for cutting ceiling grid. Rather than drilling it when fitting cables etc for CCTV.

I’ve heard that Gilbow are Old School but that they are really good. But I’m also interested in other recommendations. Thanks

Why do you need to cut ceiling grid to install CCTV, I've been installing CCTV for many years and only ever needed to trim the perimeter angle and shadow batten to allow trunking to be fitted in some cases

 

[RDB85]

Why do you need to cut ceiling grid to install CCTV, I've been installing CCTV for many years and only ever needed to trim the perimeter angle and shadow batten to allow trunking to be fitted in some cases

I’ve installed it for years too. I work in F&S we only take a little bit out the grid when we’ve installed some Trunking.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Most half decent tin snips should be able to nip a bit out of a ceiling grid

 

[RDB85]

What about:

Record Gilbow Snips Type G56 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Record Gilbow Snips Type G56 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Metal Shears, Aviation Snips with Wire Cutter, Straight Cut Klein Tools 1202S https://amzn.eu/d/1HuqQgh

 

[7029 dave]

If Im reading it correct, I use hacksaw and bend and tap up into the void to accommodate my trunking.
Tin snips would kink the soft material IMO.

 

[Eric12]

The latch on my Dewalt tin snips has a habit of not holding the jaws closed; so they always spring open when in transit. Other than that have been fine, but I wouldn't buy again,.

 

[timhoward]

What about:

Record Gilbow Snips Type G56 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Record Gilbow Snips Type G56 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Metal Shears, Aviation Snips with Wire Cutter, Straight Cut Klein Tools 1202S https://amzn.eu/d/1HuqQgh

If the ones on ebay are the same as an old pair I have, they don't allow as much leverage as I'd like and are hard work.
The amazon ones look ok.
I have these:

Wiss Metalmaster Compound Snips M3R Straight or Curves Yellow 248mm 37103580214 | eBay

Straight cut cuts straight and slight curves. Cuts low carbon cold rolled steel. Non-slip serrated jaw of tough molybdenum steel holds material firmly and uniformly spreads cutting force across blade edge.

www.ebay.co.uk

As commented above I use a hacksaw on ceiling grid, sometimes with pliers or clamp holding it to stop it vibrating.

 

[nicebutdim]

If Im reading it correct, I use hacksaw and bend and tap up into the void to accommodate my trunking.
Tin snips would kink the soft material IMO.

Anytime someone is lashing a grid up in my way, they seem to use tin snips.

 

[RDB85]

If the ones on ebay are the same as an old pair I have, they don't allow as much leverage as I'd like and are hard work.
The amazon ones look ok.
I have these:

Wiss Metalmaster Compound Snips M3R Straight or Curves Yellow 248mm 37103580214 | eBay

Straight cut cuts straight and slight curves. Cuts low carbon cold rolled steel. Non-slip serrated jaw of tough molybdenum steel holds material firmly and uniformly spreads cutting force across blade edge.

www.ebay.co.uk

As commented above I use a hacksaw on ceiling grid, sometimes with pliers or clamp holding it to stop it vibrating.

I might leave the one one eBay. I’ve not tried a hacksaw tbh.

I’ve found these on eBay:

BESSEY D16S Straight Cut Aviation Metal Aviation Aluminium Snips/Shears Cutters | eBay

Model: D16S. D16S (Straight Cut) No offset to blades‚ for short‚ straight and curved cuts with a large radius in both left and right directions. Overall Length: 240mm.

www.ebay.co.uk

I may also get some small clamps as you mentioned.

 

[UNG]

I normally use Aviation compound snips for thin steel and mini trunking the Lidl set of three I bought a good while ago have lasted well and won't be retiring anytime soon having the three snips means it is easier at times when you are in tight corners as you have the option of left, right or straight cut

 

[Dustydazzler]

If Im reading it correct, I use hacksaw and bend and tap up into the void to accommodate my trunking.
Tin snips would kink the soft material IMO.

That is how I do it , 2 cuts with a sharp hacksaw and just bend the flap up and hammer flat

Most lads I see use tin snips or even side cutter s

 

[7029 dave]

That is how I do it , 2 cuts with a sharp hacksaw and just bend the flap up and hammer flat

Most lads I see use tin snips or even side cutter s

Cant beat the old school way DD , ^^^^^^^ rough

 

[Fazz711]

Gilbows are good tin snips.
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[Vortigern]

Senator Manual Nibblers, Cut Straight, Blade Molybdenum Steel 5918090K | Cromwell Tools

For cutting sheet materials without bending or distorting, metal up to 1.2mm (18 gauge) and plastic up to 2mm (14 gauge), this sheet metal nibbler is a crucial tool for a complete 5918090K | Cromwell Tools

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This is what I use. Cuts right to the wall and is very neat cut. Just bend up the tab. Quick and easy.