Product Description
Milwaukee Left Cutting Offset Aviation Snips
Model Number: 48-22-4542
The Milwaukee 48-22-4542 is a pair of Left Cutting Offset Aviation Snips built for long life and clean cuts in sheet metal. Left cutting means the snips cut in a straight line and curve to the left, and by the standard color convention this left-cut snip has red handles for instant identification. The offset design features a 45-degree offset handle that raises the operator's hand up and away from the material, giving both clearance over the cut and a clear view of the cut line, which makes long runs and detailed work easier and safer. The blades are forged with laser-hardened edges for durability and long life, since forged blades deliver up to 10X more cuts than cast blades, and the sharp serrated edges grip the metal to produce smooth, clean, controlled cuts rather than slipping or distorting the material. These snips cut up to 22-gauge stainless steel and up to 18-gauge cold-rolled steel.
Several details make the difference over a full day of cutting. BOLT LOCK keeps the pivot bolt from loosening over time, which is one of the most common ways aviation snips lose their clean cutting action, and the chrome plating protects the blades from rust and corrosion to extend the tool's life. The color-coded handles make it easy to grab the correct snip out of a pouch or off the bench when left, right, and straight cutters are all in the kit. A one-handed metal lock secures the snips closed for safe storage and carry, and it opens and closes easily with one hand so it never slows you down. The handles are designed to deliver low-effort cutting, and the ergonomic grips reduce hand fatigue on repetitive cuts, with a lanyard hole for tethering when working at height.
Aviation snips use a compound-leverage design that multiplies hand force to shear through metal with less effort, which makes them a staple hand tool across HVAC and ductwork, roofing, gutter work, metal fabrication, electrical, and general sheet-metal trades. This left-cutting pair handles straight lines and left-hand curves, and it pairs naturally with a right-cutting snip and a straight-cutting snip so a tradesperson has full directional coverage for any cut. Durable, comfortable, and precise, the 48-22-4542 is a reliable everyday cutter for anyone who works with sheet metal.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee Left Cutting Offset Aviation Snips
- Cuts in a straight line and curves to the left, with red handles for identification
- 45-degree offset handle for clearance and a clear view over the cut material
- Forged blades with laser-hardened edges for durability and long life
- Forged blades deliver up to 10X more cuts than cast blades
- Sharp serrated blades for smooth, clean, controlled cuts
- Cuts up to 22-gauge stainless steel and up to 18-gauge cold-rolled steel
- BOLT LOCK keeps the pivot bolt from loosening over time
- Chrome-plated blades for rust protection and longer tool life
- Color-coded handles for easy identification alongside other snips
- One-handed metal lock secures the snips closed for storage and carry
- Low-effort ergonomic handles with a lanyard hole for tethering
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 48-22-4542
- Type: Offset Aviation Snips
- Cut Direction: Left, also cuts straight
- Handle Color: Red (left cut)
- Offset: 45-degree offset handle
- Blades: Forged with laser-hardened, serrated edges, chrome plated
- Cutting Capacity: Up to 22-gauge stainless steel and up to 18-gauge cold-rolled steel
- Lock: One-handed metal lock
- Onboard Features: BOLT LOCK pivot, ergonomic grips, lanyard hole
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee Hand Tool
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-4542 Left Cutting Offset Aviation Snips
