Shears are a metalsmiths best friend! Cut easily through large pieces of metal with a bench shear, making smaller, easier to work with pieces. That saves time and money! A hand shear is a great way to trim metal shapes faster than a saw. Be sure to understand the max size limitations on your shears so as not to stress the blades.
Good shear technique is common sense, measure twice, cut once. Wear eye protection if cutting small pieces, as well as cotton gloves to protect hands and metal. Visit the Ask an Expert pages for more details on using a shear.
Shears are great for quick and dirty cutting, they will leave more rough edges to be filed and sanded away. For highly detailed pieces use a jewelers saw and bench pin.
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