On Dec 31 2011, 11:49*am, "Steve B" wrote:
I am going to buy a sheet metal shear. *The one that looks like a drill with
a pair of scissors sticking out of it.

I have seen some reconditioned units on ebay, both Milwaukee and DeWalt.
The Dewalt is in the #890 range, with a couple of variations that will allow
them to cut down to 14ga, and have a swivel head.

I saw a NEW Milwaukee last week at a flea market in Las Vegas, but the guy
wanted $150. *I was uninformed as to what they sold for, so passed, as I am
going back on the 6th.

Thoughts: *What's your idea on buying a reconditioned unit? *There's quite a
bit of difference in cost. *I will try the local AM radio trader show next
week, and see if I can snag one that way. *And what are your thoughts vs:
Makita/DeWalt/Milwaukee on reliability etc.

Anyone got a used pair they want to sell?

Steve

I've got a Bosch 1500C shear that I like a lot. I used it recently to
chop up some old sheet metal shelves for a project that I had.