Product Description
Milwaukee 10 in. Straight Cutting Offset Aviation Snips
Model Number: 48-22-4562
The Milwaukee 48-22-4562 10 in. Straight Cutting Offset Aviation Snips are professional-grade hand snips engineered for HVAC installers, sheet metal contractors, roofers, siding crews, metal fabricators, and any tradesperson making straight cuts in sheet metal materials. The straight-cut design with a 45 degree offset handle is the cutting tool of choice for long, continuous, controlled cuts in ductwork, flashing, drip edge, soffit, fascia, corner bead, metal panel trim, and sheet stock layout work. The 45 degree offset handle is the defining ergonomic feature compared to inline aviation snips: as the operator advances along a long cut, the offset lifts the operator's hand and forearm clear of the material below, eliminating the knuckle scraping, hand cramping, and material interference that comes with inline snips on extended cutting passes. The RED color-coded handle identifies this as the straight-cut model in Milwaukee's color-coded aviation snip lineup, alongside the Green-handled left-cut (48-22-4530) and Yellow-handled right-cut (48-22-4531) variants.
The blades are forged steel with laser-hardened cutting edges, the construction approach that delivers up to 10 times more cuts than cast-blade snips before edge degradation. Forged blades retain their geometry under cutting load where cast blades deform, twist, or chip, which means cleaner cuts, longer service life, and lower per-cut tool cost across the life of the snips. The serrated blade pattern grips the workpiece during the cut to prevent the material from slipping forward as the blades close, delivering smoother, cleaner cuts with less operator effort. The Milwaukee BOLT LOCK pivot system ensures the blades won't loosen during long cuts or with extended use, eliminating the gradual blade-gap creep that affects conventional snip pivots over time. Chrome plating across the blade and metal hardware provides rust protection for the daily exposure to moisture, sweat, and weathering that hand snips see across their service life.
Ergonomic comfort grip handles are designed to deliver low-effort cutting across long workdays, with the rubber overlay reducing hand fatigue compared to bare metal or hard plastic grips on competing aviation snips. The one-handed metal swing lock secures the snips in the closed position for safe pocket carry and tool pouch storage, and is easily operated with a single hand without setting down other tools. A tether-ready lanyard hole at the handle end accepts standard tool lanyards for working-at-heights applications including scissor lift, ladder, and rooftop work, where dropped-object prevention is a jobsite safety requirement. The 48-22-4562 is rated for 18-gauge cold-rolled steel and 22-gauge stainless steel at the maximum capacity, covering the vast majority of HVAC and architectural sheet metal applications. The snips are part of Milwaukee's complete aviation snip lineup, which is also available in inline straight-cut, left-cut, right-cut, and long-cut variants sold separately under their respective part numbers.
Features
- Straight-cut offset aviation snips for long, continuous, controlled cuts
- 45 degree offset handle clears the cut material for extended cutting passes without knuckle scraping
- RED color-coded handle identifies the straight-cut model in Milwaukee's aviation snip lineup
- Forged steel blades deliver up to 10X more cuts than cast-blade competitors
- Laser-hardened cutting edges for extended service life
- Serrated blade pattern grips material to prevent slip during cuts
- BOLT LOCK pivot system ensures the blades won't loosen during long cuts
- Chrome plating provides rust protection on blades and hardware
- Ergonomic comfort grip rubber handles reduce hand fatigue during extended use
- One-handed metal swing lock secures the snips for safe storage
- Tether-ready lanyard hole accepts standard tool lanyards for working-at-heights applications
- Flush pivot bolt won't hang up on material during long cuts
- Cuts up to 18 gauge cold-rolled steel and up to 22 gauge stainless steel
- Pairs with Milwaukee 48-22-4530 (Left Cut, Green) and 48-22-4531 (Right Cut, Yellow) for a complete color-coded snip set
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Catalog Number: 48-22-4562
- Tool Type: Straight Cutting Offset Aviation Snips
- Overall Length: 9.88 in. (10 in. nominal)
- Blade Length: 1.89 in.
- Length of Cut: 5 in.
- Handle Length: 6.52 in.
- Blade Material: Forged Steel with laser-hardened edges
- Blade Type: Serrated
- Handle Material: Rubber comfort grip overlay
- Handle Color: Red (straight-cut color code)
- Handle Offset: 45 degrees
- Cutting Capacity (Cold-Rolled Steel): Up to 18 gauge
- Cutting Capacity (Stainless Steel): Up to 22 gauge
- Pivot System: BOLT LOCK with flush pivot bolt
- Finish: Chrome plating for rust protection
- Lock Mechanism: One-handed metal swing lock
- Tether Hole: Yes (lanyard-ready)
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-4562 10 in. Straight Cutting Offset Aviation Snips
- Note: This is the Straight Cut model (Red handle). For Left Cut offset aviation snips see Milwaukee 48-22-4530 (Green handle), and for Right Cut see Milwaukee 48-22-4531 (Yellow handle), sold separately
- Note: For larger sheet metal cutting capacity, see the Milwaukee 48-22-4006 13 in. Straight Cut model, sold separately
