Went to buy some equipment today and saw this. $25, I thought it might be a metal cutter. Any help?
J joe.striper Well-known member Joined Sep 13, 2013 Messages 2,251 Location agawam, ma Nov 30, 2014 #1 Went to buy some equipment today and saw this. $25, I thought it might be a metal cutter. Any help? Attachments 20141130_133911.jpg 134.3 KB · Views: 58 20141130_133933.jpg 143.1 KB · Views: 41 20141130_133947.jpg 149.5 KB · Views: 38
M Mohawk Dave Well-known member Joined Oct 7, 2012 Messages 5,069 Location SoCal Nov 30, 2014 #2 Yep, old metal shear. I'll buy it from you if you are near SoCal. How big is it?
OP J joe.striper Well-known member Joined Sep 13, 2013 Messages 2,251 Location agawam, ma Dec 1, 2014 #3 Dave, thanks for the info. It is only about 3" wide BUT it is geared so I'm thinking it can cut thicker mild steel. Sorry I'm in New England.
Dave, thanks for the info. It is only about 3" wide BUT it is geared so I'm thinking it can cut thicker mild steel. Sorry I'm in New England.
T Tronyadorable Banned Joined Sep 25, 2014 Messages 1,170 Dec 1, 2014 #4 joe.striper said: Dave, thanks for the info. It is only about 3" wide BUT it is geared so I'm thinking it can cut thicker mild steel. Sorry I'm in New England. Click to expand... Just to give you an idea of capacity and ability. These are probably the best made. Their clamps rock too. http://www.ehoma.tw/style/frame/tem..._set=color_6&name_id=88767&Directory_ID=43145 Last edited: Dec 1, 2014
joe.striper said: Dave, thanks for the info. It is only about 3" wide BUT it is geared so I'm thinking it can cut thicker mild steel. Sorry I'm in New England. Click to expand... Just to give you an idea of capacity and ability. These are probably the best made. Their clamps rock too. http://www.ehoma.tw/style/frame/tem..._set=color_6&name_id=88767&Directory_ID=43145
G Grigg Well-known member Joined Jul 31, 2010 Messages 268 Location Lexington, VA Dec 1, 2014 #5 Yep, I used one yesterday. Your's ought to cut 3/16" at a minumum, it may do 1/4" or a little more. I find it handy for a quick cut here and there, easier and quieter than the bandsaw.
Yep, I used one yesterday. Your's ought to cut 3/16" at a minumum, it may do 1/4" or a little more. I find it handy for a quick cut here and there, easier and quieter than the bandsaw.