B-3 vs. B-2

Otto · Post by **Otto** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:12 pm

In comparing beverly shears, does the B-3 go through 14 ga. stainless easier than the B-2?

Please 'splain the difference Lucy!

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:41 pm

A B-3 goes through anythinckness easier than a B-2, but it can't cut as tight a curve and unless you cut a lot of 14ga s/s or 12g mild I'd recommend the B-2

Otto · Post by **Otto** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:44 pm

I had a B-2 for awhile and found cutting 14 ga. stainless to be somewhat difficult. I'd do alot more stainless work if I found an easier method of cutting... so I'm seriously considering a B-3 right now.

12 ga. mild would be really handy for bascinets... a subject I intend to spend some time on this summer.

Padrig · Post by **Padrig** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:58 pm

Easy, get both.

Pad

Otto · Post by **Otto** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 3:11 pm

'cha......... riiiiiiight

KerryStagmer · Post by **KerryStagmer** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:47 am

I have both and I have to say buying a b-3 is not the way to go. If you were only cutting very simple large parts it would be fine. If your really having a tough time cutting 12ga stainless then you need to check the gap on the shear. If you know your going to cut this thickness for awhile, open the gap some and it will be WAY easier, assuming the blades are sharp of course.

I NEVER use my b-3 anymore, I'd rather have a second pre-gapped b-2 for 90% of the work.....

Kaliban · Post by **Kaliban** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:44 am

hello i have a B-3 an maybe looking to trade for a B-2 the B-3 I have is practically brandnew but i rarely cut anything heavier than 14ss ..

DAVID01 · Post by **DAVID01** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:23 am

B-3 on e-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/B-3-Beverly-Shear-E ... dZViewItem