Throatless Shear (Beverly Shear)

A throatless shear (often called a Beverly shear) is a specialized metalworking tool designed to make straight, complex curved, or irregular cuts in sheet metal. It gets its name from its "throatless" design, which allows the metal to freely rotate and move around the blade without hitting the frame, allowing cuts of any length,   Because there is no central throat behind the blade, the operator can twist and turn the metal freely. This makes it ideal for cutting intricate shapes, sharp radii, and wavy lines.

Capacities:

  • 14GA mild steel
  • 14GA aluminum



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