[TheForge] B1 Beverly Shear- 14g cutting

[Bob Ehrenberger]

Kirsten,

I have a B2 and it would do it easly. The B1's look a little light to me but
have never used one.

Bob Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo

----- Original Message -----
From: "Fiorini & Skiles" <koka@acegroup.cc>
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 11:27 AM
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.