Pexto #137L Shear [Archive] - Metal Meet Forums

astroracer

04-20-2005, 06:56 AM

Gonejunking

04-20-2005, 07:04 AM

Hi Mark
I would say BUY it!!
Around Seattle area, they go from $500 and up for Pexto.
I would pay that much in a heart beat!

Wray Schelin

04-20-2005, 09:26 AM

36" width/16ga. capacity.
I have an opportunity to buy this shear for $350.00. Is it worth that much? It is in very good condition and has been used very little. Let me know what you think.
Thanks
Mark

Hi Mark,

Buy it! I use a 36" jump shear ( actually measures 37") and I buy all my sheetmetal in 36" widths. It is a lot easier moving a 36" wide sheet by yourself than a 48" wide one. It is a very rare occasion that a 36" wide sheet will not be wide enough for a hand made automotive panel.

Make sure the blades are good first though. If they are dull that is not too much of a problem as long as there is still enough meat left to resharpen. If it needs new blades they can set you back $300.00 -$600.00. In that case look some more. I use high chrome blades in mine that I was lucky enough to get for next to nothing at a auction.
My jump shear is a real laugh. It has two ancient cracks from dropping it that were braze stitched eons ago and the shear has to be 80 years old but it cuts beautifully. A shear is only as good as it's blades, tune, and frame condition.

astroracer

04-20-2005, 10:14 AM

Thanks guys,
Answers are as expected...
The blades measure 37.5" wide and are in excellant shape. A co-worker offered it to me so I'll make it a done deal. I will talk to the better half about it tonight but she usually doesn't have a problem with a good deal when I find it...
Mark

astroracer

05-17-2005, 04:24 AM

The "new" shear was dropped off last night. All I can say is WOW!
I threw a piece of 20ga on it and was amazed at the ease of cut. I couldn't feel the cut start when I pumped the treadle and it was so smooth I couldn't believe it. The shear didn't even know the metal was there.
Mark