Fazzman Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 If you guys havent heard of these guys,their stuff is made in USA. They make all sorts of different snips and such. and they are good quality and not really super expensive which is nice. I just ordered a couple pairs of snips from these guys on Amazon. http://www.midwestsnips.com/ I originally learned about them through toolguyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodstockva Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Here is a link to a review I did on numerous snips....with Midwest being the winner......check it out http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/4080-aviation-snips-full-testing-review-midwest-wiss-lenox-hdx/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Cool review. thanks for sharing. I wish I had the patience to do reviews like that. Thanks again for taking the time to show that. I'm wanting to replace all my snips with midwests now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46and2 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Midwest offsets are my everyday snips. They work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Rebel Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Do they sell these in any stores in the northeast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para4175 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Midwest are the only snips I will use.. put them through heck and back use them everyday... architectural sheet metal worker and they stand up to the test for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDama Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 looking to replace the old snips now, this my be it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenK Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I use them only a daily basis. Right angle off set. As a commercial carpenter I use them to cut steel studs and track aswell as other things and they haven't dulled a bit. The way the two blades are fitted tof ether keeps them tight and the blades won't split apart cutting thick matterial. Better than milwaukee, wiss, and any others you have to tgrow at them:) just my opinion haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenK Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I use them only a daily basis. Right angle off set. As a commercial carpenter I use them to cut steel studs and track aswell as other things and they haven't dulled a bit. The way the two blades are fitted tof ether keeps them tight and the blades won't split apart cutting thick matterial. Better than milwaukee, wiss, and any others you have to tgrow at them:) just my opinion haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks guys now I gotta get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 good job guys haha - now he wont have enough money to buy his 12" miter saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Lol!! MM!!! It sucks when u gotta make wise choices with ur money.....but my list is better n better with all the knowledge from everyone on here so I choose wisely now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phffter Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 midwest university enroll, watch (3) 2 minute videos, complete a 'test' after each, get a freebie! tshirt, scribe, awl, or - i forget the 4th item. i got a tshirt https://midwestsnips.com/university/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 3 hours ago, phffter said: midwest university enroll, watch (3) 2 minute videos, complete a 'test' after each, get a freebie! tshirt, scribe, awl, or - i forget the 4th item. i got a tshirt https://midwestsnips.com/university/ Doesn't work for me. Says they've hit the maximum number of accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Midwest is literally 45 mins from my house and last summer I took a tour of their factory. Just a couple of take aways I had: 100% made in the USA including materials and machines used in manufacturing. 4 of 6 main suppliers are within 20 miles of their location with the other two being from Chicago and New York sate. Quality control is present in every step and parts can be rejected by anyone for any reason even if they pass machine inspection. Every snip is tested to cut cheese cloth. OEM to many Major brands(I cannot disclose which ones but you might have paid too much for some brands names) US is their largest market but are the #1 selling snips in Australia and are seeing major growth in Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Cr8ondt said: Midwest is literally 45 mins from my house and last summer I took a tour of their factory. Just a couple of take aways I had: 100% made in the USA including materials and machines used in manufacturing. 4 of 6 main suppliers are within 20 miles of their location with the other two being from Chicago and New York sate. Quality control is present in every step and parts can be rejected by anyone for any reason even if they pass machine inspection. Every snip is tested to cut cheese cloth. OEM to many Major brands(I cannot disclose which ones but you might have paid too much for some brands names) US is their largest market but are the #1 selling snips in Australia and are seeing major growth in Asia. I can't view the pics, possibly a permissions thing. You could always try Imgur or picture hosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 19 minutes ago, BMack37 said: I can't view the pics, possibly a permissions thing. You could always try Imgur or picture hosting. Humm seems to work fine on a few different devices I've tried.... I'll post links a bit later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I,see these at menards they are reasonably priced too, might have to pick them up one daySent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Links to pics if you can't see em https://goo.gl/photos/bCQeJ6yBv5Feda7V7 https://goo.gl/photos/7VUQjf3hsnKu4avLA https://goo.gl/photos/P5fuHFf37qSeb1Kg6 https://goo.gl/photos/abS5wXowtHeFbQuy9 https://goo.gl/photos/Bs34zBTpjnN9A59P6 https://goo.gl/photos/dkKzyuq5Q3z1X8gH8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said: I,see these at menards they are reasonably priced too, might have to pick them up one day Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Menards, Sears, ABC Supply and Amazon were mentioned by name as top retail partners. Menards seems to have the better pricing and often put them on sale in their made in the USA sales, but they always seem to only have the old style, plain grips in stock. I might be mistaken but I thought they told me that all their snips have the newer Kushn' Grips now. Which I found kinda interesting that the grips get installed at the packaging part of the line, I guess there really isn't anything wrong with that but in my mind I half expected to see them installed a step or so sooner. Another cool little tid bit is all of their swag is made in the USA too, they gave me a couple t-shirts, a hoodie and tote(made locally) all printed at a local screen printer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Menards, Sears, ABC Supply and Amazon were mentioned by name as top retail partners. Menards seems to have the better pricing and often put them on sale in their made in the USA sales, but they always seem to only have the old style, plain grips in stock. I might be mistaken but I thought they told me that all their snips have the newer Kushn' Grips now. Which I found kinda interesting that the grips get installed at the packaging part of the line, I guess there really isn't anything wrong with that but in my mind I half expected to see them installed a step or so sooner. Another cool little tid bit is all of their swag is made in the USA too, they gave me a couple t-shirts, a hoodie and tote(made locally) all printed at a local screen printer. That's awesome! Love seeing pride like thatSent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 I use wiss. Only problem they have is one nit loosens. Easy fix. I get 6 to 7 years out of each pair. 14 bucks. Midwest are about serial in my opinion. Malco are nicer. Any others are probably junk. Regardless they will replaced eventually. Nature of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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