Snip Color Code Meaning
Aviation snips are color-coded by cut direction. Using wrong snip creates jagged edges.
Stop if
- For this cut direction, red or green snips? Sharp enough for this gauge?
Watch out
- Don't use snips as pry bars. Don't cut thicker than snip rating. Don't use dull snips.
Check
- Cutting direction?
- Red=left cut, Green=right cut, Yellow=straight. Cutting with or against blade offset?
Steps
- Cutting direction?
- Red=left cut, Green=right cut, Yellow=straight. Cutting with or against blade offset?
Say this to your foreman
For this cut direction, red or green snips? Sharp enough for this gauge?
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