[Jewelry making - Article 00751] - Re: [Orchid] Bench shears

[Steve . Mashburn]

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Lisa,

    I bought an 8" bench shear, brand "Shop Fox" off of ebay for about
    100 us. I believe the stated capacity is to cut up to 1/4 inch
    ferrous. I only use it for silver, and it handles my needs with
    ease. I have cut 10 ga. many times. 

    The footprint of the shear is less than a square foot, though it is
    "tall" when you consider the handle sticking up. Drawbacks: there is
    no "guide" to hold the metal straight, it is up to you to do that;
    the metal "curls" a bit as it is cut. 

steve
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