aviation snips

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Midwest Blackout Series Aviation Snips

Mar 27, 2025 Stuart 17 Comments

I came across these – seems like an interesting version of good tools.

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ToughBuilt Straight Aviation Snips are Already on Clearance at Lowe’s

Feb 3, 2021 Stuart 24 Comments

One of the new ToughBuilt aviation snips are already on clearance at Lowe’s.

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ToughBuilt Aviation Snips – Coming Exclusively to Lowe’s

Jan 20, 2021 Stuart 39 Comments

It seems that ToughBuilt has made the leap from tool bags to hand tools.

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New Klein Tools Aviation Snips with Built-in Wire Cutter

Jun 25, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

Klein has come out with new aviation snips, featuring built-in wire cutters.

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Wiss Snips Sale at Home Depot – Holiday 2014

Nov 12, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Check out Home Depot’s holiday Wiss snips sale. (As an aside, can you say “Wiss snips sale” 5 times real fast?)

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New Stanley FatMax Snips and HVAC Tools at Lowes

Nov 12, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

We came across a nice new display of updated Stanley FatMax aviation snips and HVAC tools at the local Lowes.

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Wilton/Columbian 3pc Aviation Snips Set Sale

Nov 2, 2009 Stuart 3 Comments

Over at Amazon, the Wilton/Columbian 03676 3pc aviation sheet metal snips set is currently being discounted to $15. This set is eligible for “free super saver shipping” on orders over $25. It looks that these are Columbian branded tools manufactured by Wilton. The snips seem to be priced at $40 elsewhere. Buy Wilton 3pc Aviation […]

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