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Inline metal shears what are you guys using & like
- Thread starter Chuck McB
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OccupantRJ
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I have two import pistol grip models that I have used for work and hobby use, and they have done what was expected of them. One was Harbor Freight, and the other was from Cummins. Having used them, I think an inline would be harder on the hand, due to the push required.
OccupantRJ
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I also have one like in the link below, and like it much better than the three blade type shear. Curves are easier with this one. So far I am up to a hand nibbler, air nibbler, two 3 blade shears, two 2 blade shears, a stomp shear, and a powered shear. Still looking for that elusive brand name Beverly shear.
http://www.alltoolsdirect.co.uk/bosch-gsc-16-sheet-metal-shear-256-p.asp
http://www.alltoolsdirect.co.uk/bosch-gsc-16-sheet-metal-shear-256-p.asp
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neophyte
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Trumpf and Draco and Fein manufacture nice shears but the shears can be very expensive depending on the gage you want to cut. Most of the Fein shears seam to be made using Draco or Trumpf cutting heads attached to Fein motors. The Fein warranty is better though.
Are you looking for single cut, or double/strip cut shears, and for what gage of steel.
Are you looking for single cut, or double/strip cut shears, and for what gage of steel.
neophyte
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18 ga. steel for cutting out patch panels for my rusty old cars. Single cut I would think.
For cutting patch panels you may be better off with a double-cut/strip-cut/slitting type shear. The Slitting shears have two fixed cutters with a single moving cutter placed betwwen them. When they cut they remove a strip of material. You can also use the slitting shears to remove a thin strip of material from the edge of a piece of metal using only one of the fixed cutters and the moving cutter. If you need to cut a piece of material from the center of a panel, you drill a hole about 5/8" to 3/4" inch in the center to start the cut. The only main drawback is that because the slitting shears remove a strip of material he removed metal winds up as scrap. Draco has some videos showing the shears in use, they manufacture a number of different models some of which cut a smaller radius, or are better designed for folded edges.
First the shear for 'profiled" steel.
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And the Trumpf video on their slitting shears.
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I have both a Kett and a Milwaukee inline and normally reach for the Milwaukee even though both of them seem to be identical. That doesn't include the mad assortment of hand shears, nibblers and notchers and more **** then I care to think about. But I'm really digging that Trumpf set up, I think that's gonna have to be my next set-up for freehand cutting. The end cut trimming feature is bitching, but of all the things that gave me wood is how the cord exits the body and seems less prone to getting caught up in the cut like the pistol style ones I have now. GL bud
katotter
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My cousin imported a electric pistol grip for her signage business, works a treat. Will find out the brand and post it.