Our highest quality pattern shears made for the copper foil technique. Made by Fan Out, a Japanese company known for superior quality tools, these foil shears feature stainless steel blades and contoured handles. The three-bladed scissors cut a 1/32" space between your pattern templates allowing for the thickness of the copper foil. The blades cut stiff paper such as oak tag without crimping the edges of the pattern pieces.
Fan Out Foil Pattern Shears
(#2630)- $21.95
$17.56 each (6 or more)
FAN OUT LEAD SHEARS
Fan Out's pattern shears are the highest quality shears availale. Their shears don't crimp your pattern paper when cutting. Lead came pattern shears for lead came assembly cut a 1/16" space between the pattern templates allowing for the "heart" of the came. The secret to using pattern shears is to use the rear of the blades when cutting severe curves. Use the complete length of the shears when cutting straight lines.
Fan Out Lead Pattern Shears
(#2631)- $21.95
$17.56 each (6 or more)
JAMES EASYCUT™ FOIL PATTERN SHEARS
Designed by a stained glass artist, these copper foil pattern shears make cutting your patterns easier by having the bulk of the shears below the paper when cutting. No more jammed shears; the blade length ensures short even strokes for cutting without bending, tearing or folding of the pattern paper. The design keeps you in the "throat" where cutting action is most effective. Spring-loaded action automatically opens the shears after every stroke for less fatigue and faster operation. Works equally well for "lefties" or "righties".
James EasyCut ™ Foil Pattern Shears
(#2633F)- $11.95
$9.56 each (6 or more)
JAMES EASYCUT™ LEAD PATTERN SHEARS
Designed by a stained glass artist, these lead came pattern shears make cutting your patterns easier by having the bulk of the shears below the paper when cutting. No more jammed shears; the blade length ensures short even strokes for cutting without bending, tearing or folding of the pattern paper. The design keeps you in the "throat" where cutting action is most effective. Spring-loaded action automatically opens the shears after every stroke for less fatigue and faster operation. Works equally well for "lefties" or "righties".
James EasyCut™ Lead Pattern Shears
(#2633L)- $11.95
$9.56 each (6 or more)
DURALIFE™ FOIL PATTERN SHEARS
An economical pattern shears for cutting the patterns apart for copper foil projects. The precision ground stainless steel blades hold an edge longer and the comfortable handles are marked "FOIL" for easy identification. The shears remove just the right amount space between the pattern pieces (allowing for the thickness of the foil) and ensures a better fit for your stained glass pieces.
DuraLife™ Foil Pattern Shears
(#2635)- $8.95
$7.16 each (6 or more)
DURALIFE™ LEAD PATTERN SHEARS
An economical pattern shears for cutting the patterns apart for lead came projects. The precision ground stainless steel blades hold an edge longer and the comfortable handles are marked "LEAD" for easy identification. The shears remove just the right amount space between the pattern pieces (allowing for the thickness of the "heart" of the lead came) and ensures a better fit for your stained glass pieces.
DuraLife™ Lead Pattern Shears
(#2634)- $8.95
$7.16 each (6 or more)
FAN OUT LEAD DYKES
Ask any professional; Fan Out lead dykes are the best dykes money can buy. Ultra sharp blades that out last any other lead dyke and cut lead came without crushing the profile. The high quality lead dykes feature spring-loaded, plastic coated handles for hours of comfortable use. Adjustable screw limits the depth of the cut if desired. The professional choice! Not to be used for cutting any other metal.
Fan Out Lead Dykes
(#2514)- $31.95
$25.56 each (3 or more)
DURALIFE™ LEAD DYKES
An economical lead dykes for the hobby-level craftsman. Precision crafted with finely honed edges for sure cutting of lead came. Spring-loaded and plastic coated handles. Drop forged from quality steel and tempered for long life.
DuraLife™ Lead Dykes
(#2515)- $8.95
$7.16 each (6 or more)
FAN OUT LEAD KNIFE
Many professionals prefer cutting wide leads with a lead knife. Fan Out's lead knife features the highest quality steel so the edge stays sharper for a longer period of time. The curved blade is used to rock the blade sideways, not front to back. The bottom of the handle is weighted for tapping horseshoe nails in place as you are leading. Lead knives work best when the blade is run through candle wax or bar soap before cutting lead came.
Fan Out Lead Knife
(#2629)- $22.95
$18.36 each (3 or more)
PRO LEAD KNIFE
An economical lead knife designed with safety in mind; the craftsperson's hand cannot slip onto the blade. The Pro lead knife features a comfortable handle with a metal inlay butt for tapping horseshoe nails or pins. Stainless steel blade retains its sharp edge.
Pro Lead Knife
(#2626)- $8.95
$7.16 each (6 or more)
LIGHT METAL SNIPS
Light metal aircraft snips, made by Wiss Shears, is an excellent tool for cutting light brass, zinc, and copper 1/8" U channel. Small enough for working comfortably with small cames, yet sharp enough to cut light metals easily. A high quality tool made in the U.S.A.
Light Metal Snips
(#2518)- $22.95
$18.36 each (3 or more)
"LIL" NOTCHER
The "Lil" Notcher cut a perfect 90° notch on both sides of an 1/8" U came simultaneously. A great tool for making boxes, picture frames, small panels; anywhere you need to frame something with 1/8" U channel. Works on brass, copper, or zinc came. The head is adjustable to accomodate U cames from 2mm to 5mm in width.
"Lil" Notcher
(#2675)- $59.95
$53.96 each (3 or more)
SHEARCUTTER- FLUSHCUT SNIPS
Xcelite has produced an inexpensive metal cutter that can be used by glass artisans to cut light metal cames. This is a good quality snips that can make easy work of cutting 1/8" UF brass, copper and zinc cames. The small beak allows you to cut each leg of the came separately and then snap the remainder apart.
