Description
Professional Solid Edge Mitre Shears
Hard-wearing solid edge for professional use!
Professional solid edge gasket and trim shear for sharp, clean cuts at precise angles on materials including plastic, gasket and strip wood.
Designed with a broad anvil base plate to cut against, the mitre shear simplifies the cutting of flexible materials (such as window and door seals, decorative trims, sealing strips and battens) which is why it is becoming an invaluable tool for the uPVC window, conservatory and roofline industry.
Features & Benefits
- Base plate angle markings (45-90°) for accurate cutting
- Hardwearing SK5 edge can be sharpened or replaced
- Solid durable construction with safety lock
- Base plate supports flexible material during cutting
- Cushion grip handles for extra comfort and safety
Did you know? Although SK5 edge is made from hard, long wearing chrome vanadium steel, as all edges it can become blunt. These edges can be sharpened if necessary and new replacement edges (GKT03105) and base plates (GKT03106) are available.
Technical Information
Technical Information
Measurement | Value |
---|---|
Base Plate Angle Markings | 45° to 90° |
Edge Type | SK5 solid shear edge |
Material | Steel and Chrome Vanadium Steel |
Size (l x w h) | 220mm x 75mm x 70mm |
Application | Cutting of plastic, rubber, leather and strip wood. |
Maximum Material Height | 15mm |
Maximum Cut Length | 50mm |
Maximum Material Width | 50mm (90° cut), 35mm (45° cut) |
Fitting and Usage
Using the Mitre Shear
The mitre shear is fitted with a flip latch that locks the jaws closed when not in use for safety and to protect the edge. To use, just release the jaws by flipping the safety latch and place the item to be cut on the base plate. Just squeeze the handles to cut. Remember to use the angles marked into the base plate for quick and accurate cuts from 45° to 90°.
Avoid overloading the cutters to maximise life of the product.