Very Happy overall I used this shear to cut 0.063 4130 sheet with no problems. It takes some getting used to, but it will do it! The bottom allen bolt did break as I used it, but I just taped it from coming out and continued with zero problems. I will replace as I have time. Overall very happy. Looks like it will give years of service!
This shear is great!!! I purchased this shear for a school shop. We have put it through all the paces in the shop. It hasn't faultered once and doesn't show any signs of wear. We have cut 14 all the way down to 22 gauge steel and have not had any issues with it. I talked to several shop owners who use the Kett shears for various materials. None of them had any complaints about the shear. I would talk to people in your area about shears and see what they are using. I am more than impressed with the one I purchased.
buy a dewalt My new Kett KE440 shears quit after one hour of use. Motor wasn't getting juice, loose wire. It took Kett an unreasonably long time to turn around the warranty repair, and they had to be called once and asked where is it. Seems the product quality is low, and the people aren't too concerned about their buyers. Buy a DeWalt, I did.
Kett KE440 14-Gauge Power Shears A nice addition to my tools I read the only review of this product before I ordered mine.. and the previous reviewer seems not to like his... so with a slight amount of trepidation I ordered a shear of my own.... ( I already own the 18 guage version and the 16 gage additional head) I am currently working on a project covering skateboard ramps with 14 guage steel to protect them from the elements... I didn't think my 16 guage shear was going to be long for this world using it on the heavier metal...So I got this one... It is doing an... more info