My solution for relocating a sheet metal shear that was previously clamped to a bench. Pretty much out of the way and solidly mounted.
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An input table (2 X 2 X 1/4" angle) was added with a clamp bar (1 X 3/8" bar stock) so you can have both hands free and concentrate on cutting to a line. I am thinking some type of a back gauge, of similar construction would also be useful.
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After a few years of using this shear it started to do more pinching of the sheet metal, than shearing. So, I added a sheet metal shim (.024") to the back side of that fixed blade, as in this picture. It was notched so it could be dropped into place with the blade retaining bolts loosened. Seems to have rectified the pinching problem.
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Fully 90% of my shearing jobs should be possible with this set up, loosening a couple of bolts and swinging it out won't be that big of a problem for the other 10%......if ever. With the handle down (and removed) nothing should be in the way of most drilling operations, as in the below picture. Next, I'd like to fit a bead roller to the other side and possibly add a tool board as in the link.
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I recently ran across a Snap-On KRA 59H box that is missing a few drawers....so that will be the next sheet metal project.
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An input table (2 X 2 X 1/4" angle) was added with a clamp bar (1 X 3/8" bar stock) so you can have both hands free and concentrate on cutting to a line. I am thinking some type of a back gauge, of similar construction would also be useful.
windows 7 screenshot
After a few years of using this shear it started to do more pinching of the sheet metal, than shearing. So, I added a sheet metal shim (.024") to the back side of that fixed blade, as in this picture. It was notched so it could be dropped into place with the blade retaining bolts loosened. Seems to have rectified the pinching problem.
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Fully 90% of my shearing jobs should be possible with this set up, loosening a couple of bolts and swinging it out won't be that big of a problem for the other 10%......if ever. With the handle down (and removed) nothing should be in the way of most drilling operations, as in the below picture. Next, I'd like to fit a bead roller to the other side and possibly add a tool board as in the link.
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http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=8810
I recently ran across a Snap-On KRA 59H box that is missing a few drawers....so that will be the next sheet metal project.
