Are these shears any good?

[aerosam]

Guys, I'm thinking about starting to fabricate the ally paneling for my car and was wondering if the thses air powered shears are any good. Has anybody used them? Is there a better version out there?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...s-screwdrivers

Thanks and Merry Christmas to everyone!

[AshG]

waste of time those. they just bend the ali. i did all of mine with 1mm makita ali cutting discs on the angle grinder. they are £15 a pack of 10 at screwfix which seems expensive but is actually pretty cheep as they last for ages. i only used two discs to cut every ali pannel on the car. they go through it like butter and can give a super super straight cut. you can also get round mild corners with them if you are gentle and take your time

i would assume you already have an angle grinder so £15 is pretty cheep compared to £52 for the airsheers that just wrinkle the edge of the ali

[Talonmotorsport]

[quote=AshG;27309] i did all of mine with 1mm makita ali cutting discs on the angle grinder.

A word of warning here wear a dust mask when grinding or cutting ali as it is very hazardous to your long term health.

[aerosam]

Well that sorts that one out then - thanks guys!

[TSM Locost]

Check out Fast tools on the bay. 20 x 115mm ( INOX ) stainless discs for £10.25 post free. Item number: 360182020111. I always use inox as they last longer and cut cleaner on ali.


Merry Christmas and good luck to all car builders

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by TSM Locost

Check out Fast tools on the bay. 20 x 115mm ( INOX ) stainless discs for £10.25 post free. Item number: 360182020111. I always use inox as they last longer and cut cleaner on ali.


Merry Christmas and good luck to all car builders

Nice find was that, thanks.

Been paying nearly a quid each for those

I was down to my last one & now have some more on the way