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Post subject:need help choosing proper shear
 Posted: Jun 26, 2008 - 12:16 AM #7688
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I'm an armourer, i know, weird trade.
but to the point, Ive been scraping by cutting out my 16. ga.mild steel with nothing more than a chisel and a hammer, but now that it has been pushing 104+ degrees constantly, and the fact that my fingers are now mush, I need some help determining a tool i can use to cut the steel without so much pain (preferrably not a power tool!!!)
Im on a low budget, and Most descriptions for these shears dont give the max capacity,
can anyone help? |
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Post subject:RE: need help choosing proper shear
Posted: Jun 26, 2008 - 06:47 PM #7692
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Location: Nationwide
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Post subject:RE: need help choosing proper shear
Posted: Jun 27, 2008 - 11:03 AM #7693
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Malco has a PDF file that shares this information – as well as Midwest Snips at
http://www.midwestsnips.com/index.php
I prefer Midwest over Malco and Wiss in Aviation snips and I like the Wiss in pattern snips. You'll find that both are very similar in capacity.
The Midwest Snips are sold also under the craftsman brand name and if you can find a these at Sears, they are a lifetime warranty tool (or used to be) I have taken them back a couple of time, no questions asked. For awhile they went to sell the same snips under the "sears" brand but recently came back with the Craftsman brand as the sears did not include the lifetime warranty in which is what made most tools from sears a better deal in the first place.
Another place to look for this information is Klenk Snips – some good reading but again, you’ll find the 18 gauge range and they actually “tell you” it’s not including the seams – that we all know are a serious pain on any snips – for the seams always use the short bull nosed (yellow) snips or better yet if you have the time, use a hacksaw.
http://www.klenktools.com/Main/Products ... OffNew.asp
Why Two Different Sizes of snips?
Klenk manufactures both 10-1/2'' and 9-1/2'' aviation snips. Klenk’s 10-1/2'' snips have a longer cut length and longer handles for increased leverage. Klenk’s 9-1/2'' snips have shorter handles and smaller blades. They are the ideal size for cutting in close quarters, overhead, or between floor joists. |
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Post subject:RE: need help choosing proper shear
Posted: Jun 27, 2008 - 06:26 PM #7694
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Joined: Nov 01, 2006
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Location: McEwen,Tn.
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greathelm..............sounds like you could use a Beverly Shear
www.eastwoodco.com................$160 14ga. mild steel
item # 11797
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