 OT: Can this really cut 14 gauge?, Harbor Freight electric shears |
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| dkos |
 Aug 2 2005, 11:52 AM
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say, "RUST"!  Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Philadelphia, PA Member No.: 3,204 Region Association: None  |
Saw this on Harbor Freight. Can this really cut 14ga? How clean does it cut?
I'm looking for something to cut sheetmetal with. Nothing fancy, just straight cuts. Would this work better than my portable jigsaw? Attached image(s) 
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| aircooledboy |
Aug 3 2005, 11:15 AM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I actually like the shears. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
When I was in the auto glass trade, I installed hundreds of aftermarket sunroofs and conversion windows. I used the electric shears almost exclusively. I cut oval holes with about a 2 inch radius corner, and never screwed one up. Jeff mentioned feeling like he was just "along for the ride" with the shears sometimes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) I remember that feeling. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) I learned pretty quick that the key is to place the hand you are not using to hold the shears on the front outside of the cutting head. That allows you to use the outer edge of your palm as a brake and a guide to keep you on line. Always worked like a charm for me. |
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dkos OT: Can this really cut 14 gauge? Aug 2 2005, 11:52 AM
914GT I have an air-powered version of it. It cuts 18 ga... Aug 2 2005, 12:07 PM Travis Neff Aug 2 2005, 12:13 PM 914GT Actually the air version doesn't take a lot of... Aug 2 2005, 12:18 PM Travis Neff I'll try that carpet trick next time! Aug 2 2005, 12:24 PM tdgray I have used shears as well as cut-off tools.
Cuts... Aug 2 2005, 02:39 PM dkos All I'm trying to do is cut a straight line... Aug 3 2005, 09:22 AM Travis Neff Straight lines, shoot for the angle grinder and cu... Aug 3 2005, 10:32 AM aircooledboy I actually like the shears. |
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