Metalcraft Practical Punch / Shear Tool complete with Tape Measuring Device
Metalcraft Practical Punch and Shear Tool is a great 2 in 1 machine for cutting (shearing) and a metal punch that will easily punch 1/8" diameter holes in steel strip up to 1/8" thickness.
The hole punching feature complements the riveting capability on our Practical Riveting Bending & Rolling Tool so that metalwork can be joined together quickly and easily. By placing the hot rolled flat mild metal steel strip in the slotted and specially machined and hardened punch block and then push handle downward (directionally toward punch block), you can quickly and easily punch fixing holes without the need for a powered drill which can tricky to use on curved flat or non flat sections.
When used as a cutter (shearing) you place hot rolled mild steel strip, solid round rod, or solid square bar into the aperture between the specially hardened upper and lower cutting blades - then simply pull the handle toward yourself (directionally away from punch block) to produce a neat cut in complete safety.
This Practical Punch Shear Tool version comes complete with a special measuring bar that will enable you to achieve consistently accurate cut lengths of steel and also ensure holes can be punched accurately relative to the end of a steel strip or to a neighboring punched hole.
SAVE TIME with the Practical Punch/Shear Tool Measuring Device (included in this version)
The Measuring Device feature gives you the ability to set repeatable cutting lengths or hole punch positions (from end of bars or from other holes). No need to mark each time the steel for cutting or punching holes, just set the stop then cut or punch - it's that simple!
FREE Downloadable Practical Punch/Shear Measuring Device How To. CLICK HERE for .pdf file
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Set the stop to the required length then cut for consistent measurements every time.
The distance of hole positions can now be set from end of metal OR from hole to hole - consistent measurements every time.
This photo shows the Measuring Device for the Practical Punch / Shear Tool in full length.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum Working Capacity:
Shearing:
3/4" wide x 1/8" thickness (flat metal steel strip)
3/16" (solid square bar)
3/16" (solid round rod)
Punching:
1/8" diameter round hole in up to 1/8" thick hot rolled or annealed flat metal steel strip
Other Features:
Adjustable punch platform to allow for accurate positioning along the center of different widths of metal.
4 available cutting edges on lower shear blade.
Machine dimensions
2"w x 6 7/8"d x 5 1/8"h x 13 3/8" (handle length).
Boxed weight: 8 lbs
All tools are supplied with operating instructions. Please note that the maximum working capacity stated is for Hot Rolled Material or Annealed metal. Working beyond these limits or with material of greater hardness may reduce the operational life of the tool.
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