Help with unknown item

Help with unknown item

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20 October 2018 at 13:36 #33288
Ian Harker
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20 October 2018 at 13:36 #376769
Ian Harker
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Hi can anyone help with the identity of this item? I have no clue what it is as it was my fathers item. thanks in advance
20 October 2018 at 13:39 #376772
roy entwistle
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?
20 October 2018 at 13:40 #376773
FMES
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Now I'm curious
20 October 2018 at 13:41 #376775
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20 October 2018 at 13:43 #376776
FMES
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Oh, Its a metal shear.
20 October 2018 at 13:57 #376778
Ian Harker
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Thats great I presume its old most of my dads stuff was I also have a lathe of his but it has no markings and it look different than the other ones he had Boxford/Myford I could put a picture on if you fancy having a guess what it is? Thanks in advance
20 October 2018 at 15:29 #376799
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If you are into hobby metal work, these are a great tool. You can cut up to 1/8" steel quite easily. If you do decide to sell it, don't let it go for a song. May be old, but it looks like a good one.
20 October 2018 at 19:13 #376822
Alan Vos
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This is first 'What is it ?' I have recognised Probably from cutting tinplate in the school workshop late 1970s.

From what I recall, in sheet metal, they naturally want to cut a slight curve. You need to mark (or clamp) to get a straight line. Anybody with more recent experience, feel free to say otherwise.
20 October 2018 at 22:06 #376862
mechman48
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The moment you get rid of it the next day you'll have a job where you need it & be saying 'I wish I hadn't got rid of it now'… it's called Sods Law.

George.

Edited By mechman48 on 20/10/2018 22:07:41
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