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Another stupid question . . . probably
« 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

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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #1 on: 02 October 2019, 10:40:51 »

Looks like some kind of hole punch?
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #4 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.



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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #5 on: 02 October 2019, 11:15:28 »

It looks like a punch for creating holes for plug welding
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #9 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?
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #10 on: 02 October 2019, 20:28:11 »

It goes in the Chuck  on your drill :y
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #11 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. 😦😦😦
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #12 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
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #13 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. ;)
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Re: Another stupid question . . . probably
« Reply #14 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
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