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So what sheet metal shears should we choose?
First of all, we could divide them into manual, electric and pneumatic.
You can use manual sheet metal shears for occasional and undemanding cutting. These shears can also be divided into right or left. They can usually cut sheet metal with a diameter of 1 millimeter or more, but they are not entirely ideal if it is a long cut, when the sheet metal is deformed. Therefore, when buying, take into account the diameter of the cutting material and the length of the cut itself. These shears can also be distinguished into straight, left, right and according to the direction of the cut. There are also many alternatives for tinsmiths to choose from.
There are shears with one blade (for cutting curves), with one blade and curved jaws (for cutting round shapes), and two blades - double-edged (for straight cuts).
Lever shears are more precise and simpler than manual shears. They can cut material up to 3mm in diameter. However, they are many times more expensive than manual shears and they won't fit in your drawer. However, their biggest advantage is their cutting efficiency thanks to the longer lever. That's why they are most often used in professional workshops or when cutting thicker material.
Electric shears can handle material diameters up to 2.5mm. They will allow us to cut material effectively and practically effortlessly, but their purchase price is many times higher and their service life is shorter. The service life of such shears depends mainly on the cutting diameter, blade quality and motor power. They can also be purchased as battery-operated shears.
Pneumatic sheet metal shears are powered by compressed air, which is supplied by a hose from a compressor. They allow us to cut the material cleanly and easily using cutting heads that can cut many cutting variations without damaging the material.
Did you know that:
The first sheet metal shears were probably invented around 1500 BC in ancient Egypt? They were spring-loaded. However, the ancient Romans around 100 AD advanced the technology much further and came up with rotary sheet metal shears.
However, the first mass production of hardened sheet metal shears waited until 1761 for Robert Hinchliffe.
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