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Harbour Freight shear article?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 10:26 am
by ushumgal
I've been looking for the article on the Harbour Freight Beverly knock-off, but can't find it. Does someone know where it's hidden?
My union just decided to strike, so I decided this would be the ideal time to finally start doing some armouring at home. If I can get shears to do what I need (cut 18ga stainless), an angle grinder, a dishing stump, and a couple stakes, I should be able to get a good start. I was thinking of trying to make a few pairs of gauntlets - hopefully pay for the tools and give me some extra cash for luxuries like food...
Thanks!
Kalba
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Barkalba bar Shalamsin
m.k.a. Jamie Szudy
LU2.DUB.SAR
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 10:31 am
by Padrig
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:02 pm
by ToolGoon
I also have a copy of this article on my webpage. I put it up not only to have more than one copy, but because easyspace has pop-ups.
http://www.selohaar.org/phoenixforge/Just click on How-To Tutorials!
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Ben Schenkman
Order of Selohaar
The Phoenix Forge
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:46 pm
by ushumgal
Thanks, Padrig and Goon! Does anyone have any info on cutting capacity? I.e., will I have any real trouble with 18ga stainless? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to risk using 16ga...
Thanks again!
Kalba
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Barkalba bar Shalamsin
m.k.a. Jamie Szudy
LU2.DUB.SAR
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:52 pm
by ToolGoon
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<B>Thanks, Padrig and Goon! Does anyone have any info on cutting capacity? I.e., will I have any real trouble with 18ga stainless? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to risk using 16ga...
Thanks again!
Kalba
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I actually asked a Harbor Freight customer support rep what the published specs were for cutting capacity. They only rate it for 18 gauge mild. What does this mean? It'll cut other stuff, I know people use it for a lot more than that, but as far as "official" capacity it's 18 gauge.
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Ben Schenkman
Order of Selohaar
The Phoenix Forge
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 1:25 pm
by Raibeart Lok De la Haye
I've cut 16 and 14 with it. Take smaller bites.
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 1:37 pm
by ushumgal
Gotcha - does chipping of the blade usually happen when cutting curves, hence the need to do it with smaller bites?
Thanks,
Kalba
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Barkalba bar Shalamsin
m.k.a. Jamie Szudy
LU2.DUB.SAR
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2003 6:05 am
by Lord Ogier
I regularly cut 14ga Stainless with my HF Fakerly shear. Just go slow and don't do any really sharp corners.