The full-jaw apex tear (over-closing the snips)

Closing aviation snips completely forces the bypass tips to pinch and tear the sheet rather than shearing it cleanly. Use short, rhythmic 3/4-strokes. Re-open the jaws right before the blades hit their absolute crossing apex. This keeps the tool centered.

Tools, Fasteners & Hardware 1st Year GREEN

Stop if

Stop snapping the jaws completely shut. Shorten your stroke to three-quarter bites so the tips don't pinch and rip jagged fish-tails into our collar layout.

Watch out

Do not force the tool through the problem or substitute the wrong tool just to keep moving.

Check

Confirm which snips or shears match the cut direction and metal thickness.
Keep the good side of the sheet flat and let the scrap curl away.
Use short controlled strokes instead of fighting the tool.
Stop if the blade drifts, binds, or starts tearing the sheet.
Correct the tool setup before the edge turns into rework.

Steps

Confirm which snips or shears match the cut direction and metal thickness.
Keep the good side of the sheet flat and let the scrap curl away.
Use short controlled strokes instead of fighting the tool.
Stop if the blade drifts, binds, or starts tearing the sheet.
Correct the tool setup before the edge turns into rework.