Aviation snips are compound-action cutting tools designed for cutting aluminium, tin and mild steel (typically up to 18-gauge) with minimal effort, thanks to their high-leverage design. Featuring serrated, spring-loaded blades and ergonomic grips, they come in left-cut (red), right-cut (green), and straight-cut (yellow) varieties for precise, comfortable shearing on tasks like HVAC and roofing.Â
Rigid rubber backing pads provide a stable, firm support for abrasive discs, making them ideal for heavy stock removal and achieving perfectly flat surfaces. Unlike flexible pads, which conform to contours, rigid pads apply concentrated pressure to the workpiece, allowing for more aggressive grinding and faster removal of material like weld seams.