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Throatless shears for long straight cuts? #7865102 05/13/23 08:49 PM 05/13/23 08:49 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada S slydogx OP trapper
slydogx OP trapper S Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada	How do the professional fab guys break down large sheets of heavy gauge steel? Say I wanted to break down a 4x8 sheet of 16 ga cold roll without wasting off cuts? Does a throatless shear fill the role here or is a circular saw the way to go? Put another way...I need something that works for sheet metal like a table saw works for plywood. Long, straight, accurate cuts. Just happy to be here.

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865209 05/13/23 11:25 PM 05/13/23 11:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Central, SD	Did my fur shed roof with Menards metal roofing I tin snipped a lot of it it's a pain, the vertical cut I used a retractable blade just score the line deep and bend the seam. I avoided the circle saw I did not want to heat the metal so it would rust quicker. They make a fiber blade that fits a Skill saw if that's the way you need go. Buy as much pre cut to the length you need the most, if it’s for the walls or the roof. Get the correct angle on your snips to make the job easier several choices. Last edited by Law Dog; 05/14/23 07:49 AM. Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865251 05/14/23 06:45 AM 05/14/23 06:45 AM
Joined: Nov 2017 PA S Snyde901 trapper
Snyde901 trapper S Joined: Nov 2017 PA	Pros use hydraulic shears but pricey, you could also use a foot or jump shear. Not sure how much you doing but if you have a sheet metal shop or metal fab shop nearby they'd probably help you out.

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865279 05/14/23 08:15 AM 05/14/23 08:15 AM
Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada S slydogx OP trapper
slydogx OP trapper S Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada	Thanks guys. It's just for a few projects. It's looking like a set of these is in my future... Just happy to be here.

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865287 05/14/23 08:39 AM 05/14/23 08:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 S/W Mich. Dillrod trapper
Dillrod trapper Joined: Jan 2008 S/W Mich.	Originally Posted by slydogx Thanks guys. It's just for a few projects. It's looking like a set of these is in my future... Actually doing my shed right now with metal siding. Bought a pair like that from Menards and a metal blade. Using metal blade on skill saw right now. Probably take the shears back for a refund . Never tried them , so can't recommend. "Some Domestication Required " Life is an adventure, Don't live it any other way !!

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865335 05/14/23 09:48 AM 05/14/23 09:48 AM
Joined: Feb 2012 Northeast Wisconsin N NE Wildlife trapper
NE Wildlife trapper N Joined: Feb 2012 Northeast Wisconsin	Those metal nibblers suck, you will be better off with a skill saw and a metal blade

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865349 05/14/23 10:08 AM 05/14/23 10:08 AM
Joined: Nov 2017 PA S Snyde901 trapper
Snyde901 trapper S Joined: Nov 2017 PA	I cant speak for the Bauer electric sheers but I have milwaukee ones that are awesome. I didn't suggest them earlier since you were looking to cut without waste and you lose a good 1/4" per cut with them.

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865384 05/14/23 11:27 AM 05/14/23 11:27 AM
Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada S slydogx OP trapper
slydogx OP trapper S Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada	I think I got it sorted out, thanks guys Just happy to be here.

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865410 05/14/23 12:42 PM 05/14/23 12:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 SE Minnesota D dustytinner trapper
dustytinner trapper D Joined: Aug 2013 SE Minnesota	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Make sure you wear safety glasses AND a face shield when using screamer! Life member Minnesota Trappers Association FTA,Sportsmen's Alliance

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865414 05/14/23 01:02 PM 05/14/23 01:02 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada S slydogx OP trapper
slydogx OP trapper S Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada	Thanks for the reminder... safety first Just happy to be here.

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865444 05/14/23 02:27 PM 05/14/23 02:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 pa H hippie trapper
hippie trapper H Joined: Feb 2010 pa	Jump shears are the way to go for good clean cuts. It pays to pay someone a couple bucks to do it. There comes a point liberalism has gone too far, we're past that point.

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865473 05/14/23 02:58 PM 05/14/23 02:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Central, SD	Originally Posted by slydogx I think I got it sorted out, thanks guys Just buy the fiber blades they work in any circle saw. Last edited by Law Dog; 05/14/23 03:00 PM. Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

Re: Throatless shears for long straight cuts? [Re: slydogx] #7865492 05/14/23 03:41 PM 05/14/23 03:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2023 WI WI Outdoors trapper
WI Outdoors trapper Joined: Mar 2023 WI	I wouldn't cut my own. I'd pay a shop to do it.

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