These Stanley Aviation Snips are professional-grade hand tools designed for clean, controlled cutting of sheet metal, wire netting, and general fencing materials. Featuring hardened steel blades and ergonomic handles, they provide excellent leverage, accuracy, and comfort during extended use.

Ideal for fencing installers, landscapers, and DIY projects, aviation snips make cutting wire mesh, chicken wire, and light gauge metal quicker and more precise than standard cutters.

Each colour indicates a specific cutting direction:

• Red – Left Cut
  Designed for cutting tight curves and shapes to the left.

• Yellow – Straight Cut
  Best for long, straight cuts and gentle curves.

• Green – Right Cut
  Ideal for cutting curves and contours to the right.

Common uses include:

• Cutting wire netting and mesh

• Trimming sheet metal

• Fencing and landscaping installations

• General workshop and site use

A reliable cutting solution for both trade professionals and DIY users.

Read our guide on how to safely cut chicken wire.

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This Pack of 6 Gripple GPAK 4 Kits includes six complete anchoring units, each supplied with a large Gripple tensioner and 5m of 4.00mm high-grade galvanised wire rope. Perfect for larger agricultural layouts, multiple strainer assemblies, or commercial growing systems such as trellis runs, vineyard rows, poly-tunnels, and orchard frameworks.

The GPAK 4 system is designed to save significant time and labour compared to tying or knotting wire manually. Each kit provides strong structural anchoring with excellent corrosion resistance, while the Gripple tensioning mechanism allows for precise tightening during installation.

For tensioning, use the Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool for lighter or occasional jobs, or the Gripple Contractor Plus Tensioner for long-term professional work, larger fencing runs, or regular agricultural installation.

Whether used across multiple trellis rows, vineyard lines, orchard support systems, or general anchoring points, this multipack provides outstanding efficiency, value, and professional finish.

Want to learn how to use the Gripple Anchor Kit? Click here to watch Gripple’s Video

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The Gripple GPAK 4 is a complete, ready-to-use anchoring kit designed for securing box strainers, trellis systems, poly-tunnels, vineyards, and orchard structures. It includes a large Gripple tensioner and 5m of 4.00mm high-grade galvanised wire rope, providing superb corrosion resistance and reliable durability outdoors.

This system delivers genuine time and labour savings by replacing traditional tying and knotting with a clean, quick, and professional setup. The wire rope provides strong structural support, while the Gripple unit allows precise tensioning to suit your installation.

The GPAK 4 can be tensioned using the Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool for lighter or occasional work, or the Gripple Contractor Plus Tensioner for heavier, long runs and professional routine use.

Ideal for agricultural structures, trellis frameworks, vineyard rows, growing systems, and general straining layouts, the GPAK 4 provides a strong, professional anchoring solution straight out of the bag.

Want to learn how to use the Gripple Anchor Kit? Click here to watch Gripple’s Video

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The Gripple T-Clip provides a fast and simple way to tie off wire fencing at the start or end of a run. Designed for ease of use in confined spaces, the T-Clip is ideal for all types of stock fence and particularly effective on horse fencing, where tight gaps make traditional knotting difficult.

Instead of tying off by hand, simply twist the T-Clip onto the line wire and push the tail wire through to secure. This makes installation up to five times faster than knotting, while also offering a clean, professional finish.

The T-Clip is especially useful where very hard wire is being used and conventional tying becomes awkward or time-consuming. Supplied in a bag of 20, it provides a reliable, labour-saving solution for agricultural, equestrian, and boundary fencing applications.

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These Gripple Large joiners suit wire sizes from Suits 3.25mm to 4.20mm wire /  2 strand 2.00mm Barbed Wire and are ideal for smaller fencing jobs, repairs, or low-volume work where strong and reliable tensioning is still essential. Gripples allow you to join and tension wire in one step, saving significant time compared to traditional tying or knotting.

Each unit includes a high-grade ceramic roller that ensures excellent corrosion resistance and dependable long-term performance outdoors. Gripples can be re-tensioned at any time, helping maintain tight, secure fencing throughout the year.

For tightening, use the Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool for lighter, occasional tasks, or upgrade to the Gripple Contractor Plus Tensioner for heavy-duty, long-term, and professional use—ideal for longer runs or frequent installations.

Supplied in a bag of 10, perfect for fence repairs, smaller projects, plant support, and general tensioned wire applications.

Want installation advice? Check out this video from Gripple here.

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These Gripple Large joiners are designed for wire diameters between 3.25mm and 4.20mm, making them ideal for heavier-gauge line wire used in agricultural, garden, and boundary fencing. Gripples allow you to join and tension wire in a single step, significantly reducing installation time compared to tying or knotting by hand.

Each joiner features a high-grade ceramic roller for excellent corrosion resistance and reliable long-term performance outdoors. Gripples can also be adjusted and re-tensioned over time, helping maintain strong, consistent wire tension with minimal maintenance.

For tightening, the Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool is perfect for smaller or occasional jobs. For longer fencing runs or frequent use, the Gripple Contractor Plus Tensioner provides a heavy-duty, easier-to-use solution designed for professional, long-term work.

Supplied in a bag of 20, ideal for larger fencing installations such as stock fencing, boundary lines, horticultural support systems, and general tensioned wire applications.

Want installation advice? Check out this video from Gripple here.

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These Gripple Medium joiners are designed for wire diameters between 2.00mm and 3.25mm, making them ideal for line wire used in agricultural, garden, and boundary fencing. Gripples allow you to join and tension wire in a single step, dramatically reducing installation time compared to tying or knotting by hand.

Each unit features a high-grade ceramic roller for excellent corrosion resistance and long service life outdoors. Gripples can also be adjusted and re-tensioned over time, helping maintain tight, reliable fencing with minimal maintenance.

For tightening, you can use the Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool, which is perfect for smaller jobs and occasional use. For larger or more frequent fencing runs, the Gripple Contractor Plus Tensioner provides a heavier-duty, easier-to-use option designed for long-term professional work.

Supplied in a bag of 20, ideal for medium-scale fencing projects including stock fencing, plant support systems, chain link runs, and general tensioned wire applications.

Want installation advice? Check out this video from Gripple here.

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The Birkdale Rapid FP222 Clip Gun is a strong, reliable, and easy-to-use tool designed for fast and secure attachment of wire fencing. Ideal for both agricultural and domestic environments, it is commonly used for fixing rabbit netting, chain link, wire mesh, and other fencing materials to line wires and support structures. Engineered to handle wire diameters from 5mm to 11mm, the FP222 ensures consistent and firm fastening, helping to improve the strength and longevity of fencing installations.

The side-mounted loading design makes reloading quick and straightforward, supported by a smooth quick-release mechanism that helps maintain an efficient workflow on site. Built for outdoor use, the FP222 is durable, hard-wearing, and capable of withstanding daily use in demanding conditions, making it a dependable choice for professionals and smallholders alike.

This tool is specifically designed for use with F20 hog ring clips, allowing rapid installation and uniform tensioning across fencing runs. Whether working on small repairs, livestock boundaries, garden meshes, or large agricultural projects, the FP222 Clip Gun offers a practical, precise, and highly efficient fastening solution.

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Gripple Twisters provide a quick and simple solution for securing tail wires neatly at the end of a fencing or structural run. Designed as a twist-to-fit product, they keep wire tails safe, tidy, and discreet, offering a neat appearance that blends into the background.

Suitable for 2mm and 3mm line wire, Twisters are ideal for agricultural fencing, trellis systems, vineyard lines, orchard layouts, and general wire management. They create a safer and more professional finish by preventing protruding wire tails from snagging or catching.

Supplied in a pack of 100, Gripple Twisters offer an easy and effective finishing touch to any tensioned wire installation.

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The Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool is a wire tensioner tool that regulates the load applied to it, delivering consistent results and maximising the life of your wire. Ideal for wire fence tensioning and wire trellising tensioning.

• Allows tensioning of wire up to 400 kg with minimal effort due to the 6:1 gear drive mechanism
• Whether tensioning fence wire or trellis wire rope for anchoring systems, the Torq Tensioning Tool will work on all Gripple units up to a 6 mm diameter
• The integral torque gauge controls the load applied to the wire, giving consistent tension every time and optimising the life of the wire
• Measure from 100 kg to 300 kg
• Easy to use and lightweight for repetitive tensioning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            See below our Tornado Wire data sheet                                                                                                     Gripple Torq Tensioning Tool

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