I can't cmment on the shear but have had an Axminster planer thickneser for years and it had a lot of use when I was working Axminster build well and it is a sturdy machine.

Frank

Looks about identical, apart from paint, to others on the market (Machinemart?), so I expect that is likely a good price at the present time – and as an end of stock line, a good saving on the normal list price (machinemart is currently around £287). Reviews, although most seem to be from idiots and/or are ‘anonymous’, appear to be good.

Never used one, and don’t particularly like ‘multiple use’ tools, but if it works OK within its limits and you are happy with its ratings, go ahead.

I would buy the 760mm version if it was that price.

I've had one for some 15+ years. Assuming its used within its specification (or even a little beyond) I find the folder is good, the shear works well but suffers somewhat from deflection. There's is a stiffener to stop the deflection but doesn't seem to work too well, I've thought of a fix for that but yet to do anything about it. The rolls are it's poorest feature, not too good. I certainly wouldn't be without it now.

John