Pexto 137 shear

[rnscustom]

I just picked up a pexto 137 shear , nice shape , needs a cleaning , the bad is it needs blades ( doesn't have them ) . Anybody have experience in the best place to purchase new or used . Paid $200 for the shear so think it's worth buying new but a used set might be way to go . Thanks , richard

 

[lis2323]

Last time I checked blades are available from Pexto. Congrats on your shear!

 

[rnscustom]

Thank you , I've been watching them looking for a good price . I can spend small amounts of money here and there so even though it's not a super deal it works for me . Yes I believe they still sell them but their not cheap . If I can find a good used set even better .

 

[lis2323]

Good luck. I'm fortunate the two machines I refurbished had usable blades.

Here's my 37" Brown and Boggs and 50" Pexto.

 

[rnscustom]

Nice machines , I'm finding they are a bit pricy to buy and used are rare . Only advantage is with new I'll probably never need to sharpen them . Cost about $200 to sharpen and probably $700 new . Other option is there is another machine the guy wants $300 for but it's an 18 ga machine . Not sure if the blades are the same ( anyone who knows would be helpful ) that machine has a repaired cast pedal so maybe could part that out and keep the blades . Probably just buy new and move along

 

[danski0224]

If the machines are the same capacity and generation, good chance the blades are the same. If not, then probably not.

Maybe do some research and find a parts list for each shear.

A used machinery dealer might have something, or something could pop on ebay.

I'd wager that having a set made will cost more than you think.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I just picked up a pexto 137 shear , nice shape , needs a cleaning , the bad is it needs blades ( doesn't have them ) . Anybody have experience in the best place to purchase new or used . Paid $200 for the shear so think it's worth buying new but a used set might be way to go . Thanks , richard

 

[rnscustom]

I havnt figured out how to post pictures yet , it's actually still in the box truck because I havnt had time to unload it and found a spot to put it . Quotes for the knives so far are average $325 each with federal knife quoting $572 for the pair ( very nice people and responded right away ). My blade sharpener thinks he has a set in the shop that's been there a while and says I can have them , that would be a real find . As soon as I figure out the picture thing I will post pictures . Thanks everyone , Richard

 

[454ragtop]

Hey neighbor, who sharpens these? Have an old Niagara shear I got for free, could use a sharpening.
Jim

 

[lis2323]

Hey neighbor, who sharpens these? Have an old Niagara shear I got for free, could use a sharpening.
Jim

Did you try flipping it?

 

[rnscustom]

Yes you can flip the bottoms once and the tops 4 , at least on the pexto . You can take them to resharp in Halifax . He sends them out but I don't think you will pay any shipping . I'm waiting for my saw sharpener to get back to me , he says he has a set he will give me but I don't have them in my hand . I believe he does them . So you could give them to me and he'll take them with my saw blades . I read they were around $200 to sharpen . He picks up at my shop next Wednesday

 

[rnscustom]

I can call him if you want me to find out what he charges .

 

[rnscustom]

Well I finally got a set of blades , had to buy another shear that was from a school and came with an extra set . Now I have a shear on Craigslist for sale . By the way after seeing the blades only one side is beveled or sharp and in doing some reading flipping the blades looks like it means changing them , not rotating them ??