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Shears/stock cutter ID?
This is a discussion on Shears/stock cutter ID? within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; I'm looking for info on these two shears(?) I've been trying to get working. One is marked "Federal #2 Boston ...
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09-06-2006, 01:12 AM
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 Shears/stock cutter ID?
I'm looking for info on these two shears(?) I've been trying to get working. One is marked "Federal #2 Boston Mass... I got this one working and cut a piece of 1/2x 1/4" mild with no problem. (That was with me just holding it on the bench.) the other has only a patent date of 1897 and two copper stamps riveted to it. One copper stamp has a number "5", the other "A2". the later is interesting in that it has a double ramp type lever system to multiply the force at the blades. I got it to 'move' at least. Many more hours needed on these two. Any info would be most helpful. p.s. You may get a better view of them with slightly better description (maybe) in the folder marked "Gronk" in the Gallery. Thanks. Last edited by Gronk; 09-06-2006 at 01:17 AM.  |
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09-06-2006, 01:01 PM
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The Federal is what is commonly called a slitting shear for making long cuts in sheet I think.
__________________ Irnsrgn Knowledge must be shared or it lies dead in the mind. The Blacksmith must use Hammer and Flame to force the iron down the path of his own choosing. I usually find it much easier to be wrong once in while than to try to be perfect. |
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09-07-2006, 10:33 PM
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Thanks irnsrgn, I'll try to see if sheet will clear this bad boy (the frame). The throat may be too wide, but i'll try it. The 0ther has blades marked "Symonds, Fitchburg Mass" I'll keep looking for info. |
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