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Red-handled aviation snips with serrated blades and compound leverage linkage

Century Drill & Tool

Century Drill & Tool 72703 Aviation Snips tool storage

SKU CH-NRC7-R8NWG

Stores aviation snips with heat-treated chrome vanadium blades and compound leverage for cutting 18-gauge material

  • Heat-treated chrome vanadium steel resists wear
  • 1-5/8" serrated blades cut up to 18 gauge material
  • Compound leverage reduces cutting effort
  • California Proposition 65 warning for cancer risk
  • California Proposition 65 warning for reproductive harm

Aviation Snips 72703

The Century Drill & Tool 72703 Aviation Snips are hand tools designed for cutting sheet metal up to 18 gauge. Heat treated chrome vanadium steel blades with serrated edges provide grip during the cut. Compound leverage reduces the force required from the user. Suitable for tradespeople and DIYers making straight or curved cuts in thin metal.

Check before ordering

Verify that the material you intend to cut does not exceed 18 gauge thickness. Confirm you have adequate hand strength to operate compound leverage snips repeatedly. Ensure your workspace allows safe handling of sharp offcuts. This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning for chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Replaces worn snips

These snips replace older aviation snips that have lost their edge or leverage efficiency. The jump is worth it when existing tools struggle to cut cleanly through 18 gauge stock or require excessive hand pressure. Not for buyers who need powered shears for thicker gauges or high volume production work.

Highlights

  • Heat-treated chrome vanadium steel resists wear
  • 1-5/8" serrated blades cut up to 18 gauge material
  • Compound leverage reduces cutting effort
  • California Proposition 65 warning for cancer risk
  • California Proposition 65 warning for reproductive harm

Specifications

BrandCENTURY DRILL & TOOL

Questions about this item

What comes with the 72703 aviation snips and do I need anything else to start cutting?

The package contains the snips with heat-treated chrome vanadium steel blades; no extra tools are required to cut up to 18 gauge material.

How do I decide which version of the 72703 snips to buy?

Only the standard 72703 model is offered, so there are no alternative versions or capacities to choose between.

What does the 18 gauge cutting capacity mean when I use the snips in the shop?

The serrated 1-5/8 inch blades with compound leverage will cleanly shear sheet metal up to 18 gauge thickness.

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