jmeineke Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 This thing jumped into my trunk tonight. Weighs about 150 lbs - looks like it can do some heavy cutting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hmmmm, I see some swaging dies being made to form copper beads in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmeineke Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Actually I made a shear out of leaf spring for the copper like fciron described - works like a charm. Have to hit the handle with a hammer for now because I didn't make it long enough, but it's shearing the rod nice and clean (and, occasionally, the soft bolt I'm using to hold the plates together - need to get a hardened bolt!). I may give the copper a go on this cutter, though - I'm not sure how bad the distortion is going to effect what I'm doing since I'm hammering it all back into shape anyway. I'm mainly looking for something that will let me cut fast & consistent. I'm thinking I should be able to cut 1/2" square with this machine for the crosses I make, but I'll have to try to find some markings on it to see if I can find out what it's capacity is. The price was just too good to pass it up. I'll find some way to put it to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmeineke Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Anyone ever seen a shear like it or have any guesses as to the manufacturer or what kind of stock it can handle? The frame is made of 1 1/8" plate and the holes for the lever arms have an ID of 2". I can't see any obvious markings on it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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