❌ PROBLEM: Slow Cutting Speed on Long Runs

Standard aviation snips with 1.5-2 inch blades require constant rebiting when cutting long sections of metal roofing, gutter systems, or vinyl siding. You're making 2-3x more cuts than necessary, slowing down production and increasing hand fatigue on every job.

✅ SOLUTION: 3-Inch Extended Long-Cut Blade

The Power Cutter extended blade cuts 30-40% faster by allowing longer strokes with fewer rebites. On a typical 20-foot gutter run, you'll make 60-80 fewer cuts compared to standard snips, completing installations faster while reducing repetitive strain on your hands and wrists.

❌ PROBLEM: Blades Dull Quickly on Stainless & Galvanized Metal

Cheap stamped steel snips lose their edge after just days of cutting galvanized gutters or stainless steel flashing. Dull blades crush and distort metal instead of cleanly cutting it, creating ragged edges that leak and don't fit properly during installation.

✅ SOLUTION: Forged Molybdenum Alloy with Induction Hardened Edges

Forged molybdenum alloy steel provides 3-5x longer edge life than stamped blades. The induction hardening process creates an ultra-hard cutting edge that stays sharp even after thousands of cuts through abrasive galvanized metal. Clean, precise cuts every time, year after year.

❌ PROBLEM: Hand Fatigue & Cramping on Heavy-Gauge Steel

Standard snips require excessive grip strength to cut 20-22 gauge steel, causing hand cramping within minutes. By afternoon, your hands are too fatigued to maintain precision, leading to mistakes, wasted material, and lost productivity.

✅ SOLUTION: Compound Leverage Action + Ergonomic Cushion Grips

Compound leverage multiplies your hand force, reducing the grip strength needed by up to 40%. Combined with bi-material cushion grips and reduced handle span design, these snips allow all-day cutting comfort even on heavy 18-gauge steel. Less fatigue means fewer mistakes and higher quality installations.

❌ PROBLEM: Material Slippage Creates Inaccurate Cuts

Smooth blade snips allow thin metal to slip during cuts, resulting in wavy, inaccurate cutting lines. On precision work like gutter miters and downspout connections, even 1/8-inch errors cause leaks and improper fit that require time-consuming rework.

✅ SOLUTION: Serrated Cutting Edges Prevent Slippage

Serrated blade edges grip the material firmly throughout the entire cutting stroke, preventing slippage and ensuring laser-straight cuts. Critical measurements stay accurate, gutter sections fit together perfectly, and you eliminate costly callbacks for leaking joints caused by poor cuts.

❌ PROBLEM: Waiting Days for Tool Delivery Delays Jobs

When your snips break mid-job, ordering replacements online means 2-5 day shipping delays. Your crew sits idle or uses inferior backup tools that slow production, costing you hundreds in lost labor productivity while you wait for delivery.

✅ SOLUTION: In-Stock at Damascus OR for Same-Day Pickup

Power Cutter aviation snips are in-stock at our Damascus location right now. Same-day pickup available Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Break a tool in the morning? Grab a replacement during lunch and get back to work within an hour instead of losing days of productivity.

🚀 Dramatically Faster Cutting on Long Runs

The 3-inch extended blade allows you to cut longer distances per stroke with 30-40% fewer rebites compared to standard aviation snips. On high-volume roofing and gutter jobs, this translates to completing cuts in minutes instead of hours. Less time cutting means more installations per day and higher profitability on every project.

💪 Professional-Grade Durability for Years of Service

Forged molybdenum alloy steel construction provides exceptional strength and longevity compared to stamped steel snips that bend or break under heavy use. Induction hardened cutting edges maintain sharpness 3-5x longer, even after cutting thousands of linear feet of abrasive galvanized metal. With proper care, these professional-grade snips deliver 10+ years of reliable daily service.

✂️ Cuts Through Everything from Vinyl to Stainless Steel

Engineered to handle 18-22 gauge cold rolled steel, 22 gauge stainless steel, aluminum, copper, vinyl siding, screening, and more. Whether you're cutting gutter sections, trimming metal roofing panels, fabricating HVAC ductwork, or notching vinyl siding, one versatile tool handles all your sheet metal cutting needs with precision.

🎯 Laser-Straight Cuts Without Material Distortion

Straight-cut design with serrated edges produces clean, accurate cutting lines without curling or distorting the material. Critical for gutter installation where precise miters and joints must fit together perfectly without gaps. The serration prevents thin metal from slipping during cuts, ensuring accuracy on measurements where even 1/8-inch errors cause leaks and callbacks.

🤝 Ergonomic Design Reduces Hand Fatigue by 40%

Compound leverage action multiplies your hand force, requiring significantly less grip strength to make each cut. Bi-material cushion grips provide comfortable, secure hold during extended use. Reduced handle span design allows full cutting power with less hand opening. Together, these ergonomic features reduce muscle effort by up to 40%, preventing hand cramping and maintaining precision throughout full-day cutting sessions.

⚡ Get Back to Work Fast with Same-Day Damascus Pickup

In-stock at our Damascus, Oregon professional supply center for same-day pickup. When tools break mid-job, you can't afford 2-5 day shipping delays that leave your crew idle. Stop by our location at 19759 SE Sunnyside Rd during business hours (Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and get professional-grade aviation snips in your hands within an hour, keeping your projects on schedule.

🏠 Gutter Installation & Repair

Perfect for cutting aluminum and steel gutter sections to length, creating precise miters for corners, trimming downspouts, and notching end caps. The 3-inch long-cut blade makes quick work of 20-foot gutter runs, while serrated edges ensure accurate cuts on critical joints that must seal perfectly to prevent leaks.

🔨 Metal Roofing Installation

Ideal for cutting standing seam panels, trimming ribbed metal roofing to fit ridge caps and valleys, and fabricating custom flashing. The extended blade excels at long straight cuts along roofing panel edges, while the compound leverage provides the power needed to cut through 22-gauge galvanized and painted steel roofing materials.

❄️ HVAC Ductwork Fabrication

Essential for cutting rectangular ductwork seams, making straight cuts in 22-24 gauge galvanized sheet metal, trimming rigid duct board, and fabricating custom transitions. The straight-cut design produces clean edges that create tight seals at duct connections, preventing air leakage that reduces system efficiency.

🏗️ Vinyl Siding Installation

Cuts vinyl siding nail lips cleanly without cracking or distortion, trims starter strips to length, and notches siding around windows and doors. The long-cut blade makes quick work of cutting multiple siding panels to identical lengths, while the ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue during full-day siding installations.

⚡ Metal Flashing & Trim Fabrication

Perfect for cutting step flashing, drip edge, J-channel, and custom trim pieces from aluminum, galvanized, or stainless steel coil stock. The precise straight cuts and anti-slip serrated edges ensure accurate fabrication of flashing pieces that fit correctly and provide proper water management around windows, doors, and roof penetrations.

🔩 Steel & Galvanized Metal

18-22 gauge cold rolled and galvanized steel including gutter systems, roofing panels, flashing, and ductwork

💎 Stainless Steel

22 gauge stainless steel for premium gutter guards, architectural trim, and marine applications

⚡ Aluminum

Aluminum gutters, soffit and fascia trim, coil stock, and metal roofing panels

🔶 Copper

Premium copper gutters, downspouts, and architectural metal work

🏠 Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding panels, nail lips, starter strips, J-channel, and soffit materials

📦 Other Materials

Screening, cardboard templates, leather, rigid plastics, and composite materials

🔧 Compound Leverage Action

Mechanical advantage system multiplies hand force by up to 3x, reducing the grip strength required to cut through heavy-gauge steel by 40%. Less force per cut means you can maintain precision and productivity throughout the entire workday without hand cramping or fatigue.

🤝 Bi-Material Cushion Grips

Ergonomic dual-density handles feature firm inner cores for control and soft outer cushioning for comfort. The cushion grip design distributes pressure evenly across your hand, preventing hot spots and blisters during extended cutting sessions. Comfortable grip allows multiple cutting positions for awkward angles.

📏 Reduced Handle Span

Optimized handle spacing requires less hand opening between cuts, reducing strain on hand and wrist muscles. Especially beneficial for contractors with smaller hands or those working in cold weather when grip strength is naturally reduced. Maintain full cutting power with less physical effort.

⚖️ Balanced Weight Distribution

Carefully engineered weight balance prevents wrist fatigue during repetitive cutting. The snips feel balanced and controlled in your hand rather than blade-heavy, allowing precise control even on intricate cuts. Proper balance reduces the risk of repetitive strain injuries from thousands of cutting motions over time.

✅ Clean After Each Use

Wipe metal shavings and debris from blades using a dry cloth. Remove any adhesive residue from tape or protective film. Keeping blades clean prevents corrosion and ensures smooth cutting action.

✅ Lubricate Monthly

Apply a thin coat of machine oil or WD-40 to blade surfaces and pivot point. Lubrication prevents rust formation and ensures smooth blade movement, especially in humid Oregon climate.

✅ Store with Latch Engaged

Always close the latch when storing snips to maintain proper blade alignment and prevent accidental opening. Proper storage extends the life of the spring mechanism and ensures blades stay sharp longer.

❌ Never Cut Wire or Hardened Materials

Aviation snips are designed for sheet metal only. Never attempt to cut wire, rebar, nails, hardened steel, or materials harder than 18-gauge steel. Cutting inappropriate materials will chip or dull the hardened edges.

❌ Don't Over-Tighten the Pivot Bolt

If blades become loose over time, gently tighten the pivot bolt. Over-tightening causes excessive friction and prevents smooth cutting action. Blades should move freely with slight resistance.