The shears are constructed to industrial standards, and the resulting size and mass of the shears contribute significantly to their performance. If you have worked with industrial equipment or machinery, you know that the heavier, sturdier equipment is more stable and less fatiguing to operate. The 13” shear weighs 85 pounds, and the 19” shear weighs 105 pounds. Most of the weight is in the guillotine action that is made primarily of steel. While lighter weight designs can move during use and be difficult to use, the 3001 does not have these problems. The shear cuts aluminum and plastic with little effort, but the real strength and quality of the design are evident when cutting harder materials like half-hard trophy brass. A full width cut is flat and square and may be made by the most timid operator.

     The “Flip-Up Hold-Down” is standard on all standard 3001 shears. When in the down position, it automatically applies pressure to the material to facilitate smooth, accurate cutting. When necessary, the hold-down may be flipped up out of the way to permit easy access to the blades.

Reversible Action
     Most people working with smaller shears prefer a guillotine shear that cuts from the “left to right“ while most people working with larger shears are accustomed to a guillotine shear that cuts from “right to left”. To accommodate both, the 3001 may be set up to cut in either direction. The direction of the action is set at the time of initial assembly and may be changed at any time by following the instructions in the Operator’s Manual.