Metalcraft Master Punch / Shear Tool complete with Tape Measuring Device
Power and Precision Combined
Metalcraft Master Punch and Shear Tool Overview
Discover the Metalcraft Master Punch and Shear Tool complete with tape measuring device, your ultimate companion for robust metalworking. This dual-purpose steel guillotine and hole punching tool effortlessly cuts and punches hot rolled mild steel strips and bars up to 1/4" thickness.
Effortless Hole Punching
Experience seamless hole punching with the specially machined and hardened punch block and pin. Easily position and punch holes in steel strips using the adjustable platform for precise alignment across various bar widths.
Versatile Cutting Capability
Achieve clean and precise cuts with the metal bar cutter feature. Simply feed mild steel strips, square bars, or round rods into the aperture and pull the lever for a smooth cut, enhancing your metal fabrication projects.
This handy Master Punch / Shear Tool comes complete with tape measuring device to facilitate the precise measurement of cut lengths of steel every time, as well as ensuring the distance between punched holes and the center of a punched hole to the end of the bar is consistently accurate. Because this metal punching tool and steel guillotine is portable and requires no electrical power, it is well suited to ‘onsite’ work and can be used in any DIY, training or production environment.
Along with Tape Measuring Device, tool comes with:
- 3 sizes of punch blocks/pins (1/8", 3/16", and 1/4") to punch round holes.
- 2 punch pins of each size (6 total - including the (1) 3/16" punch pin fitted on tool at time of shipping)
- Allen Keys
EASY TO USE - no pre-heating of metal required to cut or punch holes.
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Rugged cam lever action allows one to punch and cut metal. On the Master Punch/Shear Tool, the operating handle can be reversed to cut and punch in opposite directions.
To shear, material is placed in gap between small fixed blade and large lever operated blade. Operate lever smoothly and firmly to cut. (photo on Right shown with Practical PS Tool)
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Punching 1/8", 3/16", or 1/4" round holes is achieved by placing flat metal strip in the appropriate size punch block. Pull the lever toward yourself or away depending on which way you have the handle. Platform is adjustable to allow for accurate positioning along the center of different widths of metal. (photo shown with Practical PS Tool)
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The Measuring Device enables you to set repeatable cutting lengths or hole punch positions (from end of bars or from other holes).
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Metalcraft Master Punch / Shear Tool complete with Tape Measuring Device SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum Working Capacity:
Shearing:
1" wide x 3/16" thickness (flat metal strip)
1/4" (solid square bar)
1/4" (solid round rod)
Punching:
1/8" diameter hole in up to 1/8" thick material.
3/16" diameter hole in up to 3/16" thick material.
1/4" diameter hole in up to 1/8" thick material.
3/16" punch block & pin fitted as standard on Master Punch/Shear Tool.
Approx. Machine Dimensions:
2 3/8" wide x 11 1/4" deep x 6 1/8" high x 17 3/4" (handle length).
Boxed weight: 18 lbs.
Box dimensions 24" long x 7" wide x 6" high
Other Features:
- Adjustable punch platform.
- Double Acting push/pull lever. Please note the Master PS handle can be reversed to cut and punch in opposite directions.
- 2 available cutting edges on lower shear blade.
- Measuring bar attachment included. This feature enables you to set repeatable cutting lengths or hole punch positions (from end of bars or from other holes).
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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