sheet metal shear

[andyz]

I know of a Niagra shear (3') that I can get fairly reasonably but it does not have a blade. Is there a source for these blades? I can't seem to locate this company online.

[Wray Schelin]

Hi Andy,

The blades new might cost as much as what you expect to pay for the shear..... Old 3' stomp shears go for $200.00 to $600.00 as a rule.
Look for one with good blades or one that has blades that can still be sharpened.

Wray

[andyz]

Where can you find blades? The guy says he has 4' blades. Can these 4' blades be modified to fit a 3' machine?

[Wray Schelin]

Andy wrote:

The guy says he has 4' blades. Can these 4' blades be modified to fit a 3' machine?




Hi Andy,

Yes the 4' blades can be used , if the mount holes are the same. Just cut off the excess.


Wray

[s2d]

did you ever get the shear. set of 3 ft blades on ebay now. suppose you already cut down the 4 ft ers.

[gearhead1]

Blades are wickedly pricey alright....any large machine shop can grind them. (If their surface grinder has a travel to match your blade length) You can usually shim them a fair bit before tossing them.