Not knowing which snips to use for cut direction

For cut direction, pick the snips that protect the keeper piece and let the waste curl away.

Stop if

• Which snips should I use so the waste curls away from the good edge?

Watch out

• Do not force the cut just because the snips are already in your hand.

Check

• Mark the keeper side.
• Choose left/right/straight snips for the curve.
• Keep the jaw flat to the cut.
• Use relief cuts if needed.
• Switch tools if the metal starts twisting.

Steps

• Mark the keeper side.
• Choose left/right/straight snips for the curve.
• Keep the jaw flat to the cut.
• Use relief cuts if needed.
• Switch tools if the metal starts twisting.

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