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Item # 20198 BRAND: Eastwood

Eastwood 8 Inch Bench Mount Metal Cutting Shear

Cut perfectly straight lines in up to 3/16" thick metal
Cut perfectly straight lines in up to 3/16" thick metal
Eastwood 8 Inch Bench Mount Metal Cutting Shear is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 46.
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Cut perfectly straight lines in up to 3/16" thick metal

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Eastwood 8 Inch Bench Mount Metal Cutting Shear
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Description

This Eastwood 8 inch straight cut throatless bench shear makes it easy to cut perfectly straight lines.

The Eastwood 8 Inch Bench Shear Features:

  • 8 Inch tool steel blade
  • Cuts up to 11 gauge steel and 14 gauge stainless steel
  • Long handle for leverage
  • Throatless design for continuous cutting
  • Sturdy cast frame

With a heavy duty steel frame, tool steel blades and extra long leverage handle, this shear is a must-have tool for any fabricator. It will easily handle a full 8 inch cut of 11 gauge steel and will even shear up to 3/16 inch in smaller widths, plus up to 3/16 inch round bar. The throatless design allows for continual cutting in a straight line - with a helper you can cut a 4 foot x 8 foot sheet in half! Shear mounts securely to your workbench or quickly in a vise for smaller jobs.

Warranty

1 Year

Specifications

Blade Length 8 inches
Cutting Capacity:
Steel Sheet 0.119" (11 Gauge)
Steel Flat Bar 0.1875" x 1"
Steel Round Bar 0.1875"
Weight 38 lbs.

In the Box

Contents

Includes base, blades and handle

Guides & Accessories

Instructions

Click here for product instructions

Safety Information

Always wear eye and hand protection when working with sheet metal. When lifting 8 inch bench shear never place hands or fingers between blades.

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Accessories

Eastwood 8 in. Bench Shear Throatless Multiple Purpose Bench Top Throatless Sheet Metal Cutter Tool Solid Steel Frame Mounting Type

Application Tips

8 Inch Tool Steel Blade

Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from And then press with a small sheer does a great job Well built it does a great job even on heavy material.
Date published: 2023-04-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well worth the money I use it to cut license plates. It cuts them like butter. Way easier then using scissors
Date published: 2023-02-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it. Cuts great sharpe Can’t beat this for the money. Does what its supposed to.
Date published: 2023-01-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Purchased as a gift. He liked it. Purchased as a gift for my husband. He has been happy with the few times he tested it. Seems to be exactly what he wanted.
Date published: 2023-01-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent straight cutting metal I wish I would have bought this along time ago It cuts metal perfectly
Date published: 2023-01-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No more cutting wheels. Precise cuts. This is an awesome tool. I use it for cutting 22 gauge metal.
Date published: 2022-12-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does the job! I bought this as a less expensive alternative to a larger guillotine sheer. So far, I’ve used it to cut brass, copper, and sterling silver sheets. Cuts easily and I’m now spending less time filing edges, etc. Although it takes up space, it’s a time saver and cuts beautifully. I don’t have it bolted to a workspace yet but would recommend doing so to keep it steady.
Date published: 2022-11-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Product Easy to assemble and super clean cuts. Exactly what I needed.
Date published: 2022-07-30
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Questions & Answers

Will this shear 1/4" thick by 1/2" wide aluminum? I use aluminum trim in my upholstery shop a lot and its a pain using grinders.

Asked by: Matt
This Eastwood 8 inch straight cut throatless bench shear makes it easy to cut perfectly straight lines. The Eastwood 8 Inch Bench Shear Features: 8 Inch tool steel blade Cuts up to 11 gauge steel and 14 gauge stainless steel Long handle for leverage Throatless design for continuous cutting Sturdy cast frame With a heavy duty steel frame, tool steel blades and extra long leverage handle, this shear is a must-have tool for any fabricator. It will easily handle a full 8 inch cut of 11 gauge steel and will even shear up to 3/16 inch in smaller widths, plus up to 3/16 inch round bar. The throatless design allows for continual cutting in a straight line - with a helper you can cut a 4 foot x 8 foot sheet in half! Shear mounts securely to your workbench or quickly in a vise for smaller jobs.
Answered by: GeneB
Date published: 2023-07-14

what is the actual footprint of this unit length width and hight ? thanks

Asked by: Larry55
The footprint of the unit is 14" x 3.5". The height without handle is about 13" and with the handle it is around 24".
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2023-03-08

What is the width and depth of the machine? How much bench space does the machine itself take up. I know extra may be needed left or right for the metal.

Asked by: dave
The footprint of the unit is 14" x 3.5".
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2023-03-08

We recently moved and I assume a bolt loosened in transport is responsible for the spring in my bench shear popping out of the fixed location on the upper blade attachment. What can we use to apply tension and re set that spring into position? 

Asked by: Sylmeister
I'm not sure honestly, I've never encountered this. Those coil springs can be very challenging to reclock and install if they have a lot of tension.
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2023-01-10

Would this be good for shearing .032” spring steel?

Asked by: Lucky1
With spring steel being a little harder than mild steel, you may wear blades slightly faster than most guys but I think they would still have long life since the thickness is much smaller than capacity. In any case, we do offer replacement blades if you can't sharpen yours or they are worn out #20456.
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2023-01-10

Will it cut 14 gauge stainless steel by 8” wide ?

Asked by: Mark
Yes, it is rated for 14 gauge stainless and 8" widths max.
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2022-12-12

please clarify the cutting thickness. On the video it shows uo to 3/16 in small widths. I am wondering if it could handle 3/16 material to make a cut 26" or what is the real meanin of "small widths"

Asked by: Farm Hand
It can cut an inch or 2 of 3/16th steel.
Answered by: Sean H
Date published: 2023-01-01

What Thickness of what metals does it cut?

Asked by: Roger
Hi, it cuts up to 3/16" thickness
Answered by: Jay N
Date published: 2022-06-14
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