Currently, there is not a single carpenter who does not have such a tool as manual scissors. Let us consider this device in more detail.
Their main purpose is the implementation of cutting various metals and metal profiles. At the moment, there is a huge variety of different devices for carrying out the specified type of work, but manual scissors for cutting metal remain the most reliable.
Now they are made of different materials, and they have ceased to be monolithic for a long time. The handle of this tool is made of metal coated on top with a special PVC material, and
alloy steel is used for cutting jaws
. That is why manual scissors existing at the moment for metal have a small weight, especially when compared with those devices that were before. The handle is designed in such a way as to provide the person with maximum comfort during metal cutting with this tool and to eliminate the need to apply great efforts.
Varieties of this tool
Currently, manual scissors for metal can be either ordinary or with lever transmission.
As for ordinary devices, then their cutting surface is made of one piece using forging. When using this tool, the force of the cutting process depends entirely on the ratio of the length of the handle itself and the cutting edge.
And scissors with lever transmission are equipped with a handle and a cutting head. Each of these parts is well assembled, which allows you to ultimately create additional lever force. When using such a tool, physical effort is minimal.
These tools are distinguished by functional purpose:
• They can be direct and straight cut. This tool has long blades that will help you cope with various metal materials without any problems, for this you just need to push, and everything will be cut.
• There are also scissors that are just a universal tool. These devices can be used for continuous through cutting of metal products, as well as when cutting small contours or radii. Such manual scissors for metal can greatly facilitate your work both in the middle of the sheet and along the edges when the edge is trimmed.
• In order to cut small radii, it is enough to use special curly scissors. Their blade has a filigree shape and will help to cut out the shape that you need.
Left and right
You probably did not know about this, that the scissors can be both left and right. Some people think that left-handed scissors are designed specifically for left-handed people, but this is completely wrong. Such tools are used for left and right metal cutting.
In each hardware store you can select and purchase these hand-held scissors for metal, the price of which (from 135 to 840 rubles) is acceptable for everyone.