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Title: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Mister Rog on 02 October 2019, 10:36:11
I wanted to cut some thin metal. you don't need to know why. In B&Q I spotted a sort of kit that included what looked like pretty strurdy tin snips. It was about the same price a tin snips on their own.

However, it came with some other gizmo. I have no idea what the other gizmo does. Looks like some kind if thing for making holes but also has a screwdriver head set.

Any enlightenment out there ?

Website calles it "Aviation Snips" but on the pack it's "Metal Frame Set"

https://www.diy.com/departments/14-5-aviation-snips/3663602817222_BQ.prd

Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: aaronjb on 02 October 2019, 10:40:51
Looks like some kind of hole punch?
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 October 2019, 10:51:23
Yes for making holes in the metal you’ve cut with the snips, and the screwdriver set is for you to put screws into them holes to hold your creation together.
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 October 2019, 10:57:23
I wanted to cut some thin metal. you don't need to know why.

What's Rog up to then?   ??? ::)

Maybe he's building a BREXIT bunker!  ;D
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Mister Rog on 02 October 2019, 11:10:19
I wanted to cut some thin metal. you don't need to know why.

What's Rog up to then?   ??? ::)

Maybe he's building a BREXIT bunker!  ;D

A new Tin Hat    :D

They ARE coming for me you know     ::)


Actually, fitting a new cooker hood. The vent is bigger than the old one so chopping up tin cans to fill the gap. No, I do not want to make the hole in the wall bigger. Wall is stone and over 50cms thick.



Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Andy H on 02 October 2019, 11:15:28
It looks like a punch for creating holes for plug welding
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: STEMO on 02 October 2019, 12:27:39
I'm not sure aviation snips is an accurate description of the ones you bought, Rog:

https://lifehacker.com/aviation-snips-are-color-coded-for-a-reason-use-the-co-1684150936
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Nick W on 02 October 2019, 14:27:06
Aviation snips have a compound pivot, unlike traditional snips that look like big scissors. If you use aviation snips a lot then you want all three, but yellow ones will do for occasional use. They wear out, so beware of buying cheap used ones.
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Mister Rog on 02 October 2019, 18:27:13
I'm not sure aviation snips is an accurate description of the ones you bought, Rog:

https://lifehacker.com/aviation-snips-are-color-coded-for-a-reason-use-the-co-1684150936

Probably not, which may be why they were in a sale. But they seem to do what I require.

As for the other thing . . . . ? It's not just the thing for making holes there's a thing for holding screwdriver bits, but I have no idea what it's meant to fit. Sod it, into a drawer somewhere then.
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: STEMO on 02 October 2019, 18:30:25
I'm not sure aviation snips is an accurate description of the ones you bought, Rog:

https://lifehacker.com/aviation-snips-are-color-coded-for-a-reason-use-the-co-1684150936

Probably not, which may be why they were in a sale. But they seem to do what I require.

As for the other thing . . . . ? It's not just the thing for making holes there's a thing for holding screwdriver bits, but I have no idea what it's meant to fit. Sod it, into a drawer somewhere then.
Screws?
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 October 2019, 20:28:11
It goes in the Chuck  on your drill :y
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Webby the Bear on 02 October 2019, 22:24:09
Tried my new Aldi tin snips the other day. Marvellous.

And only £3.99.

Place freaks me out though. Tools next to frozen pizza and veg. 😦😦😦
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 October 2019, 23:36:37
I just had a look at Rog's B&Q link and scrolled down to 'Frequently Bought Together'......  ???

Apparently Rog should have bought a spade with his Aviation Snips!  ::)

Now what job could you possibly need a spade and aviation snips for?  ???  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: ronnyd on 02 October 2019, 23:42:58
I just had a look at Rog's B&Q link and scrolled down to 'Frequently Bought Together'......  ???

Apparently Rog should have bought a spade with his Aviation Snips!  ::)

Now what job could you possibly need a spade and aviation snips for?  ???  :-\  ;D
As long as they manage to flog you something else with your purchase, i don,t thick they give a shit if it compliments your first one. ;)
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: aaronjb on 03 October 2019, 08:14:01
Now what job could you possibly need a spade and aviation snips for?  ???  :-\  ;D

They go with his suspicious new patio.. ;D
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 October 2019, 10:01:54
Now what job could you possibly need a spade and aviation snips for?  ???  :-\  ;D

They go with his suspicious new patio.. ;D

Yes he's telling us it's for a cooker hood, but clearly he's dug out the BREXIT bunker with the spade, laid a new patio on top and the snips are for the ventilation shaft.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: scimmy_man on 03 October 2019, 10:28:18
I just had a look at Rog's B&Q link and scrolled down to 'Frequently Bought Together'......  ???

Apparently Rog should have bought a spade with his Aviation Snips!  ::)

Now what job could you possibly need a spade and aviation snips for?  ???  :-\  ;D

plus gaffa tape?
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Nick W on 03 October 2019, 12:04:55
Now what job could you possibly need a spade and aviation snips for?  ??? :-\ ;D

They go with his suspicious new patio.. ;D


that would have suggested an axe and spade together. That's what I hear anyway...........
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 14:05:38
Twenty gallons of battery acid and a waterbutt is probably more suspicious  :D
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 October 2019, 16:23:01
Oh blimey has anyone seen Mrs Rog recently?!  :o  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Mister Rog on 03 October 2019, 23:39:41
Oh blimey has anyone seen Mrs Rog recently?!  :o  ::)  ;D

She's a good girl. Currently up a ladder painting conservatory   :y    ::)
Title: Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 October 2019, 23:44:39
Jesus you’re too kind to that girl ;D ;D