Hand-operated scissors for cutting metal is definitely a useful tool, used not only for cutting sheet metal or metal profiles, but also for trimming and shaping the profile.
Scissors have sharp blades that make it possible to make an even cut without large force and time costs. Each master will confidently say that without such a tool it can sometimes be very difficult to work.
Types of hand-held professional scissors for metal
There are several types of scissors for metal, depending on these or other characteristics:
- mechanical shears for smooth cutting - are applicable only in cases when it is necessary to make a straight cut or to cut a sheet along a large circle;
- curved hand scissors for metal - have curved blades, due to which it is possible to manufacture parts of various shapes, as well as cutting holes;
- finger finger scissors for metal - in them the blades are very thin, which makes them suitable for making details of the most fanciful shapes. Depending on the relative location of the blades, these scissors can be right and left;
- chair scissors for metal - are used for working with thick sheet metal (2-3 mm). To increase the cutting force, there is a special bend at the end of their lower handle, for which the scissors can be attached to the workbench and press the upper handle with all the force;
- power manual scissors for metal - in them the handle consists of 2 levers connected by a hinge. With these scissors it is possible to cut sheets and blanks with a metal thickness of up to 2.5 mm. Also included are usually replaceable blades and disks for cutting metal rods up to 8 mm in diameter;
- lever hand scissors - with their base they are fixed on a workbench. They have only one blade in the body, since the second is movable, being controlled by the handle. These scissors are suitable for working with soft metals, the thickness of which can reach 4-6 mm.
How to choose a hand scissors for metal?
There are several characteristics, based on which you need to make your choice:
- Type of arrangement of blades. As we have already said, scissors can be right and left. In this case, the right scissors for metal cutting edge is on the right, and the tool is suitable for cutting the sheet along the arc from left to right. To cut in the opposite direction, we need, respectively, left scissors.
- The shape of the blades. Scissors can be equipped with straight or curved blades. Straight blades are suitable for the implementation of straight and through cut, curved and curved cuts can be made curved, and the edges can also be trimmed.
- Cutting capabilities. In this parameter, you need to pay attention to two points - the permissible thickness of cold-rolled and stainless steel. These parameters are usually specified by the manufacturer, and you are free to choose the model that is suitable for your daily work with those or other details.
Review of the best scissors for metal
There are many manufacturers of such tools, but leaders in this direction can be called two, one of them - a foreigner, the second - a domestic one.
So, the best are hand-held professional metal scissors from the world-famous brand "Krafttul", which produces various repair and construction tools under this brand. The products of the company invariably possess the highest quality, reliability and durability. At the same time, the cost of goods is quite acceptable.
The Russian brand that produces hand tools is Arifino. The company's products also proved to be reliable, ergonomic, highly efficient and easy to use.