Product Description
Milwaukee Duckbill Tinner Snips 10 in.
Model Number: 48-22-4004
The Milwaukee 48-22-4004 is a 10 in. Duckbill Tinner Snip — a professional sheet metal cutting tool with the distinctive wide, flat duckbill blade profile that provides superior straight-line control and reduced sheet deflection compared to standard aviation snip blade geometry in HVAC duct fabrication, sheet metal work, and light-gauge metal cutting applications. The duckbill blade shape is wider and flatter than standard aviation snip blades, keeping the sheet metal work surface flat and reducing the upward curl of the cut strip that standard snip geometries produce — the duckbill profile cuts with less material deflection during long straight cuts, producing cleaner, flatter cuts on large sheet metal panels and duct sections without the progressive curl that requires additional straightening work before seaming or assembly. Milwaukee equips this tinner snip with a 40 percent larger handle loop than competitive tinner snips, accommodating gloved hands comfortably during the sustained cutting operations typical of HVAC duct fabrication work where gloves are worn for extended periods and standard snip handle loops are too small for comfortable gloved operation.
The duckbill tinner snip is the preferred tool for HVAC sheet metal fabricators and installers who cut large quantities of galvanized steel duct material, for roofers cutting aluminum and galvanized flashing, and for sheet metal workers who perform long straight cuts on flat metal panels where the duckbill geometry's flat cutting profile and large handle provide the combination of cut quality, hand comfort, and cutting endurance needed for production-pace sheet metal work. Milwaukee builds this snip with the blade quality and handle durability needed for professional daily use — the blade material and geometry provide the sustained sharpness and cut quality that professional sheet metal work requires, while the handle construction and pivot design provide the long-term reliability needed for a tool used heavily throughout the workday.
For curved cutting applications or confined-space cutting where the duckbill's wide profile is not the best choice, see Milwaukee's aviation snip lineup in straight, left, and right-cut configurations for curved and directional metal cutting.
Features
- Duckbill blade profile for flat, deflection-free straight cuts on large sheet metal panels
- 40% larger handle loop than competitive tinner snips — comfortable with gloved hands
- Wide flat blade reduces strip curl during long straight cuts on duct and panel material
- 10 in. overall length for leverage and control in production HVAC and sheet metal cutting
- For HVAC duct fabrication, galvanized steel, aluminum flashing, and sheet metal straight cuts
Specifications
- Overall Length: 10 in.
- Blade Profile: Duckbill
- Application: Sheet Metal, HVAC Duct, Galvanized Steel, Aluminum Flashing
- Handle: 40% Larger Loop for Gloved Hand Comfort
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-4004 Duckbill Tinner Snips 10 in.
