metal shears

Industrial cutting tool

Metal shears are heavy-duty cutting tools designed to slice through sheet metal, wire, or other metallic materials.

They resemble oversized scissors with short, thick blades and long handles that provide mechanical advantage.

Some are handheld; others mount to workbenches or operate hydraulically for industrial use.

Use the metal shears for the ductwork, not regular scissors.

Related

straight cut · jaws · handle · hand tool · squeeze · edges · sharp · compound · straight · curved · notch · fabrication · HVAC · ductwork · grip · snip · slice · leverage

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Opposites
cutting mechanism/tool type

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Tool cutting metal with ionized gas

cutting torch · angle grinder · bandsaw · laser cutter · cold chisel

material thickness capability

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Structural metal craftsman

bandsaw · chop saw · bolt cutter · hacksaw · pipe cutter

joining vs. separating

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One who fuses metals

welding torch · MIG welder · arc welder · soldering iron · spot welder

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G