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  1. 20th August 2009, 01:44 PM #1
    johncee1945
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    Default Tin snips what angle for sharpening ?

    Hi I have an old pair of 300mm (12inch) curved tinsnips that desperately call out for a sharpen, but I am unsure of the sharpening cutting angle. Does anyone have any experience with these? In anticipation of responses, thanking you immensely.
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    These are Wiess type snips you'll get the idea

    http://www.ehow.com/video_4418706_sh...tin-snips.html
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