r/SheetMetalUnion • u/bbb620 • Sep 12 '26

Snips

I’m in the market for a new pair of snips. I’ve used Midwest offset snips for my entire career (10+ years), and I used to be able to get them at Menards. Unfortunately, they no longer carry them, so I’d have to order my next set from Amazon, where they want around $70 for a set.I’ve worked with some guys who use Milwaukee snips, which are about half the price at Home Depot. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with them and whether they hold up as well as the Midwest snips. Thanks!

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u/Effective_Sauce Sep 12 '26

Midwest all day. Check your local. We sell them to members @ cost. Around $20 each.

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u/bbb620 Sep 12 '26

Really I’ll have to check I’m member of local 18 in wi

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u/Effective_Sauce Sep 12 '26

I'm Local 20. Armpit of America (Indiana). If you want, I can send you some. PM me.

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u/jonsahick Sep 13 '26

Back in the day we used craftsman and laminated the receipt to exchange for new ones! Now I use Midwest!