Tin Snips · 494
Offset Tin Snip Left/Straight
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Why this one
Left and straight cut
The blade angle is optimized for cutting curves to the left as well as straight lines in sheet metal.
Cutting capacity
Cuts up to 1.5 mm steel or 0.9 mm stainless steel, in straight lines or curves to the left.
Grip and safety lock
The bi-material grip is comfortable in extended use, and the safety lock secures the snips for storage.
250 mm, tether-ready
250 mm long and made from CrMo, with a tethering facility for work at height.
Read the full description
These 250 mm offset left/straight-cut tin snips feature a blade angle optimised for cutting curves to the left as well as straight lines in sheet metal up to 1.5 mm steel or 0.9 mm stainless steel. The bi-material grip enhances comfort during extended use, while the safety lock ensures secure storage. Weighing 533 g, they are tethering-facility equipped. Made in Taiwan.
- Cuts up to 1.5mm steel or 0.9mm stainless steel
- Blade angle designed to cut towards the left/right depending on model when cutting curves
- Also cuts in a straight line
- Bi-material grip for more comfortable use
Specifications
| Length | 9.8" (250 mm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb (0.53 kg) |
| Material | CrMo |
Specifications
| Material | CrMo STEEL, Bi MATERIAL |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 lb (533 g) |
| Part number | 494 |
Data sheet
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Ships from Texas
From our Fort Worth warehouse.
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Returns
Not right for the job? Contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll sort out a return or exchange. Tools must be unused and in their original packaging. Warranty claims are handled separately — a defective tool is our problem, not yours.
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Something goes wrong? Send a photo and your order number — same-day shipping on replacements.
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