yeah they are first class levers
lever
Tin snips are similar to scissors - they are a combination of two wedges (the blades) and two levers (each blade and the handle it connects to) joined at a fulcrum (the hinge.)There are many types of simple machines. Tin snips would be a first class lever, as the fulcrum(pivot) is in the middle.
Yes A Ace Hardware store in New York sells Tin Snips too. or even you can buy through online. http://www.acetogo.com/class/hand-tools-and-tool-accessories/snipsbolt-cuttershvac/snips.html
they cut metal
Opening a tin of paint with a spoon is an example of a simple machine called a first class lever. There are three different types of levers, which are first class, second class, and third class levers.
they ae used for cutting different types of metals!!
Number nine tie wire is uncuttable with tin snips.
3rd class lever
Class 1 lever
1st class lever3rd class lever
The Class Lever for Pliers is a class 2 lever.