Minimum back gauge depth?
Tennsmith 52 inch Foot Shear, 16 gauge
What is the minimum back gauge depth on this machine? I know the machine shouldn't be used to cut a piece that is smaller than .5" but what is the minimum size it will cut with the gauge?
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Open Oct 28, 2020 - 08:56 AM
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Oct 28, 2020 - 08:56 AM
The backstop will go all the way up to the lower blade so theoretically you could utilize the backstop for any length down to the shears minimum capability. With properly adjusted and sharp blades it is reasonable to cut less than 1/2 inch lengths depending on the material.
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Tennsmith 52 inch Foot Shear, 16 gauge
These Tennsmith kick shears (sometimes called stomp shears or foot squaring shears) are activated manually by stepping on the foot pedal on the front of the machine. They feature ground-alloy tool steel blades machined with an edge relief for maximum material penetration with minimum effort. These t...
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