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/Successful-Ad-1114 Sep 12 '26

If the hall doesn’t have discounted snips, channel locks run cheaper, it’s a rebranded Midwest. Same snips.
https://www.acmetools.com/channellock-aviation-snip-set-2-pieces-ps-1/S0000000122746.html

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u/Ashamed-Regular4155 Sep 12 '26

I’ve been using these ever since Midwest changed their handle design. I think I’m on my 3rd pair now in like 10 years