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Shop Fox Plate Shear - 12in., Compound Lever Action, Model# M1041
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$225.00
- Shear capacity: 12in.
- Handle length: 32in.
- Extended handle for maximum leverage
- Ground and hardened knives
- Mount to floor or sturdy workbench
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Please tell me what is the smallest gauge this 12 inch plate shear can cut?
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What's the max gauge for mild steel for this shears?
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The maximum shear thickness for mild steel is 3/16".
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Shop Fox Plate Shear - 12in., Compound Lever Action, Model# M1041
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Baileigh, Manual Shear/Brake, Max. Material Thickness 20 ga, Model# SB-8
Max. Cutting Length
Same
1/2
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Max. Material Thickness
Same
7 ga
14 ga
20 ga
Product Weight
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325.0000 lb
30.0000 lb
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)
Same
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13.0 x 10.0 x 14.0 in
21.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 in
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