Making Benchtop Metal Cutting Shears

I reckon these bench top metal cutting shears will be very handy in the workshop. I've always fancied having a go at making some and even though I really wasn't sure how well they'd work they actually work extremely well.

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[mrmulticraft]

Overall a nice job. I would replace your pivot bolts with "shoulder bolts" which are machined to a proper OD to fill the hole, (and they are Grade 8). The Grade 5 zinc coated are only meant to hold by "compression" they're not meant to resist the "shear forces" like shoulder bolts are. Also you should know the thicker the material you're cutting the more gap you need between your blades. 3mm (nearly 1/8" thick) won't hurt to have .010" - .015 gap. (rule of thumb the gap should be at least 10% of material thickness) I would open up the overall gap then slip a thin shim behind your bottom blade for your thin material, and remove it for the 3mm + and it should cut no problem. I wouldn't change the bevel angle on the grind you've done well.

[homie]

I really like your content mate. It gets tiresome when makers are always doing over the top click bait crap. I like that you seem to be very practical and to the point.

[danielfilion]

Wow very well made. And I sure appreciate the lack off blabber. Some guys seem love hearing themselves talk and they ramble on and on . You are a man of a few words and that is great . Thank you very much for that

[Cowboy_Ash]

Your skills are top notch. But your down to earth attitude is what really makes you better than most. Greetings from Texas, USA.

[maxpower]

Building this thing by yourself is just incredible. I can't understand how somebody don't like this. It's awesome. Greetings from Germany.

[tbroken]

I love it. And after just recently taking my first ~2hr welding class, I have a new appreciation for laying such a nice weld as you did on each of these bits!

[SethKotta]

Love it. I don't do metalwork. I have no need for a metal cutter of any kind.


I kind of want to make one of these now.

[FORKLIFT-POV]

Love how you use the washers for quick and easy yet accurate rounds. so clever!

[bigpete]

Just watched a couple of resto vids on these things and then along comes Pask and actually makes his own!

Top draw mate.

[budwoodman]

Marvelous !! I'll say it again, you are the "Diresta Down Under."

[joeromanak]

Pretty impressive. I’m one of those guys that builds tools and gadgets for some special project and by the time the tool is finished I’ve lost interest in the project it was for. So, I’ve got a well equipped workshop with precious little actual production. But I’m building one of these! Very nice planning and execution. Love all your stuff. 😎👍👏

[cheffrin]

You know, I try my best to watch all of your videos. Not just because of your immense talent, but because of your honesty. You show your mistakes, where most you tubers wouldn't. I appreciate how human that makes you!

[johnwurst]

Great project! I had to make shears during my apprenticeship in Germany, still got them 30 years later. Cut many panels with it and fixed numerous cars! Essential small workshop equipment!
And BTW: shit, you can weld 😁!

[InstrucTube]

That's pretty sweet, man. I've never seen someone actually construct their own metal shear. I've seen some restorations/repairs, but this turned out really nice, and it'll do 3mil sheet steel? That's impressive for a first try homemade piece. Nice job!

[ovidiub]

That spring makes the whole thing A+. Great work!

[tiggerkzn]

Great project!!!!

If you drilled a 10mm hole through the upper blade and frame, you could use it to shear round bar.

Keep em coming!

[deliaguzman]

You are the most creative, mechanically inclined, and talented makers on YouTube. Well done!

[sikkepossu]

That was a great build. Cutter seems to be working flawlessly.

[mdevidograndpacificlumbera]

I was just thinking last night how I need one of these for my shop. Lo and behold you post this! Great work Pask, well done. Your a gentleman and a scholar

[pmm]

As a metal fabricator of over 25 years I can say for a woodworker you have built a very handy addition to your workshop sir! I have a Beverly tabletop shear that works well too but yours is probably a fraction of the cost