This is a wonderful tutorial by Kate Richbourg, contributing writer for Jewelry Making Daily on Simple tips for the beginner metalsmith on the selection and use of snips, cutters, and saw blades.

www.jewelrymakingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2012/06/01/metalsmithing-basics-tips-and-tools-for-cutting-and-sawing-metal-like-a-pro.aspx