Description
MidWest
MidWest MWT-6716S Aviation Straight Cut Tin Snip
Part No: MWT-6716S | Barcode: 727226130686
Traditional 10″ aviation-style tin snip with compound leverage and forged alloy steel blades, purpose-built for straight and gentle-curve cuts in sheet metal, ductwork, and roofing flashing.
Straight Cut
Aviation Style
254mm (10″)
Yellow Handle
Compound Leverage
Forged Alloy Blades
Suitable For
Cold-Rolled Sheet Steel
Stainless Steel
Galvanised Iron / Colorbond
Aluminium Flashing
Copper & Brass
Vinyl Siding
Key Features & Benefits
- Compound-leverage action — two-pivot design multiplies hand pressure for clean, low-effort cuts through gauge steel that would crush a single-pivot shear.
- Forged and heat-treated blades — ground cutting edges hold their profile through thousands of cuts; resist chipping when closing on harder than rated stock.
- Yellow handle colour coding — follows the industry convention for straight cut, so the right snip is instantly recognisable on a cluttered jobsite or van floor.
- 254mm (10″) overall length — the standard aviation footprint: long enough to deliver leverage for thicker stock, compact enough for one-handed overhead work.
- Spring-loaded return — the blades re-open automatically after each cut, reducing hand fatigue during repetitive trim and duct work.
- Latched handles — safety latch holds the blades closed when stowed; releases instantly with a thumb flick when you pick the tool up.
When to Use This Snip
Colour-coded aviation snips are built around cut direction, not dominant hand. Straight Cut snips produce their cleanest cuts when the waste side of the metal curls to the direction the snip was designed for. Match the colour to the line you are following, not the hand holding the tool — many tradespeople carry both a red (left) and green (right) snip in the same pouch for this reason.
Authorised Australian Dealer — This product is backed by full Australian manufacturer warranty and local support. See MidWest Australia for the full product range.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part | MWT-6716S |
| Barcode | 727226130686 |
| Brand | MidWest |
| Range | Aviation Snip |
| Cut Direction | Straight Cut |
| Style | Aviation |
| Overall Length | 254mm (10″) |
| Handle Colour | Yellow |
| Action | Compound Leverage |
Full MidWest Tin Snip Range — Compare Cut Types
All MidWest tin snip variants stocked at Alltools Geelong. The highlighted row marks the product you are viewing.
| Part Number | Cut Direction | Length | Handle Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| MWT-6510C | Left + Right (Twin Pack) | 254mm (10″) | Red + Green |
| MWT-6510L | Left Cut | 254mm (10″) | Red |
| MWT-6510R | Right Cut | 254mm (10″) | Green |
| MWT-6510S | Straight Cut | 254mm (10″) | Yellow |
| MWT-6716L | Left Cut | 254mm (10″) | Red |
| MWT-6716R | Right Cut | 254mm (10″) | Green |
| MWT-6716S ★ | Straight Cut | 254mm (10″) | Yellow |
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