I used tin snips as well when I felt I wasn't getting the best quality job done with breaking them off with either pliers or in a vice. The tin snips do a nice job, but it doesn't take long for my hand to get tired and sore. Also, if you are not careful as you get to the end of the cut, that last "snip" could sent the entire finger flying across your shop to never be seen again.



I lucked out and received an arbor press that came complete with a guillotine shear. Works like a dream! One pull on the handle-done, next!