Static field route #876

What do I do when not knowing which snips to use for cut direction?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

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

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Field checklist

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.

Ask foreman

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

Do not

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

Why it matters

The wrong snips make a simple cut fight back.

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