Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and a few tips about the different ...

Aviation snips, also known as compound snips, are ideal for cutting aluminum and sheet metal. Their handles are color coded and it's not just for decoration. Here's how to choose the right snips for ...

For the edging, we used scrap strips of copper sheathing. Use tin snips to cut them about 1/4 inch wider than the edge of your board. For the ends, cut the copper strips the same length as the ends of ...

There's a huge difference between the desire to save time and just plain laziness. While I have been known to get the two mixed up on occasion, when it comes to any type of metal fabrication, I've ...