Ridgid 788 54125 Straight-Cut Aviation Snips, Forged Steel

Ridgid 788 54125 Straight-Cut Aviation Snips, Forged Steel

The Ridgid 788 54125 Straight-Cut Aviation Snips are built for tradespeople who need a dependable hand tool for cutting sheet metal, screening, wire, leather, cloth, gasket material, rubber, linoleum, roofing material, and plastics. These aviation snips feature forged, heat-treated blades engineered for increased quality and cutting performance, and the compound-action design delivers maximum jaw power with minimum hand effort. Ambidextrous handles are designed for right- or left-hand use, making these snips versatile for any technician on the job. The 788 model is ideal for cutting 18-gauge or lighter cold-rolled sheet steel, a common requirement in HVAC, ductwork, roofing, and general metal fabrication work.

Key Features

• Durable Construction: Forged, heat-treated steel blades provide increased strength, edge retention, and long-term cutting performance.
• Straight-Cut Aviation Design: Compound-action jaws deliver maximum cutting power with minimum hand effort, ideal for extended use.
• Threaded Jaw Bolt: Allows the blades to be realigned after prolonged use, extending the useful life of the tool.
• Ambidextrous Handles: Designed for right- or left-hand use so any technician can grip and operate comfortably.
• Material Versatility: Cuts sheet metal, screening, wire, leather, cloth, gasket material, rubber, linoleum, roofing material, and plastics.
• Sheet Steel Capacity: Ideal for cutting 18-gauge or lighter cold-rolled sheet steel with clean, straight cuts.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: 788
• Product Warranty: Full Lifetime Warranty
• Country of Origin: China

Typical Applications

• Sheet Metal Fabrication and HVAC Ductwork
• Roofing Material and Flashing Installation
• Cutting Screening, Wire, and Gasket Material
• General Maintenance and Repair Tasks
• Cutting Leather, Cloth, Rubber, Linoleum, and Plastics

Why Ridgid?

Ridgid backs the 788 Aviation Snips with a Full Lifetime Warranty, reflecting confidence in the tool's forged, heat-treated blade construction and compound-action design. The threaded jaw bolt lets professionals realign blades over time, keeping the snips performing reliably through years of daily use on the jobsite. For contractors who need a tool that holds up to repeated cutting of sheet metal and other tough materials, the Ridgid 788 delivers consistent, code-ready performance backed by a trusted brand name.