[TheForge] B1 Beverly Shear- 14g cutting

Mon Apr 14 17:42:01 2003

 Kirsten:  14 ga. is pretty tough....it will depend on the condition of the
blade and stoutness of the handle (weight).  It could take a little oomph,
but a heavy/long handle is a big help.  I have done it, but I don't recall
the make of the shear I did it on, and I weigh in at around 230.  Let me
know how it goes....I'm curious, as I would like to have one myself.

                                    Grant  Marcoux
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Subject: [TheForge] B1 Beverly Shear- 14g cutting

> (sending to thebellows and theforge)
> I am considering purchasing a B1 Beverly Shear, or the next size up.  The
B1
> says it cuts up to 14g mild steel.  Has anyone done this?  Does it shear
the
> 14g easily, or is it a struggle?  14g is about as thick as I would go, but
I
> don't want to be wrestling the shear (with 2 hands and my body weight)
every
> time I cut it.   I need to use one hand to hold the metal and one hand to
> operate the shear.
> -Kirsten
> p.s.  I would consider buying or trading for a used one, if someone has
one
> to get rid of.
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