Making Benchtop Metal Cutting Shears

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I reckon these bench top metal cutting shears will be very handy in the workshop. I've always fancied having a go at making some and even though I really wasn't sure how well they'd work they actually work extremely well.
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[@homie6801]

I really like your content mate. It gets tiresome when makers are always doing over the top click bait crap. I like that you seem to be very practical and to the point.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you're enjoying the videos! :)

[@mrmulticraft5149]

Overall a nice job. I would replace your pivot bolts with "shoulder bolts" which are machined to a proper OD to fill the hole, (and they are Grade 8). The Grade 5 zinc coated are only meant to hold by "compression" they're not meant to resist the "shear forces" like shoulder bolts are. Also you should know the thicker the material you're cutting the more gap you need between your blades. 3mm (nearly 1/8" thick) won't hurt to have .010" - .015 gap. (rule of thumb the gap should be at least 10% of material thickness) I would open up the overall gap then slip a thin shim behind your bottom blade for your thin material, and remove it for the 3mm + and it should cut no problem. I wouldn't change the bevel angle on the grind you've done well.

[@tbroken]

I love it. And after just recently taking my first ~2hr welding class, I have a new appreciation for laying such a nice weld as you did on each of these bits!

[@Cowboy_Ash]

Your skills are top notch. But your down to earth attitude is what really makes you better than most. Greetings from Texas, USA.

[@FORKLIFT-POV]

Love how you use the washers for quick and easy yet accurate rounds. so clever!

[@deliaguzman1138]

You are the most creative, mechanically inclined, and talented makers on KZbin. Well done!

[@harryscratch212]

You are amazing sir, you make everything seem so simple. I am in awe. 😊

[@budwoodman1716]

Marvelous !! I'll say it again, you are the "Diresta Down Under."

[@SethKotta]

Don't you meant Diresta is the Pask of up north?

[@asztapaszta9]

@@SethKotta Exactly!

[@alext9067]

Actually, I don't think there's any comparison. Pask in a class of his own.

[@KLIDIMARIA]

@@alext9067 exactly.Diresta is a click_baiter in my opinion,Pask is a real craftsman.

[@researchandbuild1751]

Diresta ... Seems like a weirdo

[@mdevidograndpacificlumbera1539]

I was just thinking last night how I need one of these for my shop. Lo and behold you post this! Great work Pask, well done. Your a gentleman and a scholar

[@donovanlucibello6420]

I could totally watch you create these super practical things all day. Cheers!

[@ovidiub13]

That spring makes the whole thing A+. Great work!

[@akquicksilver]

That is really a sweet job my friend. I love that you just go for it and you get fantastic results. That is skill and talent, a rare combination!

[@maxpower1293]

Building this thing by yourself is just incredible. I can't understand how somebody don't like this. It's awesome. Greetings from Germany.

[@danielfilion225]

Wow very well made. And I sure appreciate the lack off blabber. Some guys seem love hearing themselves talk and they ramble on and on . You are a man of a few words and that is great . Thank you very much for that

[@bigpete4227]

Just watched a couple of resto vids on these things and then along comes Pask and actually makes his own! Top draw mate.

[@bigpete4227]

Prima16 ok, try this one. Up your’wers.

[@OldDunollieman]

@Big Pete Ignore the pimply faced little grammar Nazi, he's probably one of these pencil necked geeks that lives in his mothers basement playing video games lol.

[@bigpete4227]

smcliffhanger492 no worries mate.

[@ZEUS-eg8jw]

@@prima164 - (T) "top drawer" not "top draw", you little shithead ...!

[@sexmoochogranday]

@@ZEUS-eg8jw I think the adjective that could also fit is that he's being pedantic over something so trivial. Get it? I'm be pedantic to bring to light someone who's being pedantic! X'D

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Great job, Neil. I always your videos first when they pop up. You have a real talent for practical content and you make them easy to watch and listen. I agree: No click bait!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much mate! Glad you're enjoying the channel! :)

[@jessegimbel]

Man this is beautiful. Excellent craftsmanship on every part. You should be really proud of this.

[@JDnBeastlet]

Wonderfully designed and executed. Thanks for much for bringing us along for the ride!

[@sikkepossu]

That was a great build. Cutter seems to be working flawlessly.

[@JEE_13]

Awesome project and results! You never cease to inspire.

[@marcussmith3848]

Great little project and love the humour and little frills you put into the videography.

[@richardadams1337]

Fantastic project! You made it look so simple. I just got a new mig/tig welder and can't wait to tackle a project like this.

[@vishwanpurandat8302]

For this is give you an A+. Wonderful step by step explanation. Always a joy to watch you at work. Keep up the good work.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Vishwan! :)

[@InstrucTube]

That's pretty sweet, man. I've never seen someone actually construct their own metal shear. I've seen some restorations/repairs, but this turned out really nice, and it'll do 3mil sheet steel? That's impressive for a first try homemade piece. Nice job!

[@sapelesteve]

Yet another awesome build Pask! That came out terrific & looks like it works great. Nice job mate!!

[@Mike-tb2hw]

Projects like these are why I’m a Patreon subscriber. Your creative knows no bounds! Fantastic video!

[@RobertFay]

Nicely imagined. Nicely crafted. Nicely done, Sir.

[@MRrwmac]

Pask, You’re right, that did turn out to be a fantastic project. On the “cutting edge” of DIY technology!

[@AegisAegus]

I really appreciate how you explain the process as you go. Great content and super informative!

[@vtbn53]

Probably the best build video I have seen - great stuff

[@charliedalmasso4672]

"hoo that's nice ! " make me smile, it's the same reaction i have when i build something that actualy work as intented :) Great work !

[@ianvicedomini2648]

What a fantastic piece of kit.. brilliantly built mate and thoroughly enjoyed the video, very impressive.

[@josephperegrinosolomon8648]

You are truly a gifted man. I always enjoy your videos even though I will never make this. Great video.

[@393strokedcoupe]

"Ooh, that's nice!" Lol. Great practical build there Pask. It looks to cut beautifully.

[@aliasks6559]

I like your work very much! Detailed, clear, to the point and inspiring! Thank you!

[@christofix]

what a great build man. You are a very smart man!

[@AsymptoteInverse]

I'm very impressed how well that thing works.

[@genin69]

I love that there is a formula one race track outside his place and you can hear them whizz past now and again.. brilliant stuffs

[@gilbertoorozco197]

Oh my, you got a any man dreams garage/tools setup, seen all those machines and very well organized makes me feel happy to see something so beautiful, love it!

[@andrew5792]

Neil, suitably impressed and I'm sure that now you have it in the shop you will find many uses for it. 👍

[@deobob]

Absolutely cracking build. Well done mate bloody ingenious

[@bobjones9727]

As usual, great craftsmanship. Really like that belt sander!

[@RaspyOB174]

I find that you Australians make some of the best videos on KZbin. Well done "mate" lol Just a Detroit guy trying to learn to fly. I perused your videos after watching this one and found that I've watched quite a few others so I subscribed! Thanks for the great simple content. Well documented and presented!

[@istopedthewuhanlabfunding6351]

Thatsssss Right.mate.

[@chexstix]

Truly excellent! And genuinely fresh, innovative projects.

[@joeromanak8797]

Pretty impressive. I’m one of those guys that builds tools and gadgets for some special project and by the time the tool is finished I’ve lost interest in the project it was for. So, I’ve got a well equipped workshop with precious little actual production. But I’m building one of these! Very nice planning and execution. Love all your stuff. 😎👍👏

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great project. That really turned out very well. Thanks for sharing.

[@bclaus0]

Thanks for shearing

[@cheffrin3751]

You know, I try my best to watch all of your videos. Not just because of your immense talent, but because of your honesty. You show your mistakes, where most you tubers wouldn't. I appreciate how human that makes you!

[@mcdishcloth]

well another incredible build, you make it look so simple. this has me asking what do I need metal cutter for so I can try make one. thanks for making and sharing. impressive

[@jayh8490]

i would just like to say i love your channel. were on lockdown basically because of coronavirus so i've been going through alot of videos, love the work, love that you show issues you run into and love the content. hope you all are staying safe and best wishes from Canada!

[@joetke]

When things seem easy to do, experience is just hiding behind. Thank you Sir! As entertaining as instructive.

[@mozismobile]

That turned out really well, I'm impressed.

[@jeanneduchene5394]

Very good job. You handle metal as artistically as wood. Very impressive. Very creative.

[@maryannrurup353]

Beautifully done

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Metal cutting shear you made Sir. Outstanding !!!!!!!

[@richparker7778]

You are an amazing craftsman ! Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@allanh4803]

That was an excellent video. You have some quality trade skills there my friend. I particularly recognised that you didn't go into great significant details for the hardening and tempering processes. Loved it mate, well done.

[@lorirhoton4639]

Good looking shear. Great technique.

[@joliski]

Great project. Thanks for sharing.

[@azyfloof]

Love the way you jump-cut than angle iron :P That's beautiful work! :D

[@Rikard_Nilsson]

wow...that is some great craftsmanship.

[@Rick_Bagnall]

Beautiful job! looks like it'll last years giving good service!

[@mmd1957]

A most excellent build, informative and enjoyable viewing, thankyou.

[@anderssorenson9998]

You make such well made videos, they are a joy to watch.

[@patrickperry6945]

That is nice! Excellent job! That magical way you cut the angle irons was . . . Uh, magical.

[@algorel4763]

Very fine workmanship! Great little tool to have.

[@lint2023]

Two awesome tools. Shear and that new grinder!

[@SethKotta]

Love it. I don't do metalwork. I have no need for a metal cutter of any kind. I kind of want to make one of these now.

[@SharkyMoto]

it is easy, not easy to invent but building it can be done easily if you have the tools and know how to use them. if you cant weld, well it gets a bit tricky, but if you have a welder and some scrap metal, a sheer is fairly easy to build. i encourage everyone to at least try it. if you fail, you have no shear, but if you dont try it, you dont have the chance to make one in the first place. its not a precision instrument, you can get away with a couple of flaws :)

[@markfryer9880]

@@SharkyMoto Well said Sharky

[@rogerthompson926]

@@SharkyMoto 0

[@chrisnorton2837]

Beautiful work.

[@negotiableaffections]

Enjoyed it immensely, Neil. Congratulations on your new belt grinder [and what a hungry thing it is - rounding off those curved pivot plates!]. I've come to recognise that some 'mistakes' are actually natures way of saying, "hang on, you might want to try it differently" and those are sort that you have! Great work as usual.

[@gelosoriano]

I really enjoy watching your videos even before this quarantine started. You're the Bob Ross of woodworking!!

[@patrickcahill1932]

Top drawer stuff Neill, you're a talented man 👍

[@williamemerson1799]

Man, that's an excellent build/video. One fine bench grinder ya got there.

[@dalelamont1361]

A bloody brilliant little bit of kit that, would love to build one like that myself, an argument could be made that it would be quicker, easier and cheaper to buy one off eBay, but where is the fun in that? Top job

[@alanwall7452]

Awesome job works great well done

[@brainfornothing]

Very good project ! Thanks for sharing !

[@MrDelarey87]

Excellent work Neil!!!

[@susanchurch3974]

Actually Mr. Pask you are simply amazing!

[@atherton46]

Excellent build

[@120Livi]

nice example of weld shrinkage and warping at 11:30

[@johnwurst6691]

Great project! I had to make shears during my apprenticeship in Germany, still got them 30 years later. Cut many panels with it and fixed numerous cars! Essential small workshop equipment! And BTW: shit, you can weld 😁!

[@markfryer9880]

@@prima164 Bet that made you look after your equipment more.

[@paulangus715]

That is a nice cutting shear Neil! Keep up the great content, just awesome.

[@HWMDesigns]

Really great video and good to see shop made tools. Making your own tools is extremely satisfying.

[@thereallysmallworkshop2771]

Simply Outstanding - well done.

[@Matty4551]

Ive been watching for some time now and only realized your on the coast also! Love the content, Thanks.

[@manickn6819]

Excellent. I have been considering making a shears for some time now. Files were what I had in mind actually.

[@thomasklink3766]

That turned out GREAT. Good video as always.

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Your going to love that sander, so many other youtubers have the same and it’s a godsend... Great project Neil, well done 👍🏼😊

[@allbeit582]

Excellent build and works really well.

[@TheMarionetteKitty]

I know this video is old, but I’ve been binging your channel. I love your videos. This cutter is awesome. So satisfying watching it slice those metal bits.

[@dondawson7409]

Brilliant job

[@johnniewalker39]

Great project! I always enjoy watching your videos.

[@davidharvey5672]

Very nice indeed. You certainly have a huge range of talents. Thanks for sharing

[@artrobert0875]

Man, you have a gift. Love your content.

[@rogerferris3720]

Another really nice project. Great stuff Pask.

[@NASTYcraftX]

This turned out fantastic.

[@chrisarab123]

Incredible! I absolutely love it! Amazing work!

[@eln74]

Man oh man, that's one helluva cutter Mr. Pask...!!

[@pacowang283]

You are. a man of many talents. Great build! Your welds are fantastic. I am a lot jealous

[@ambroscustom]

Fantastic build, definitely going to give it a shot. Must tool for workshop. Good job.....

[@Zogg1281]

That is brilliant and definitely going on the list of things I'd love to build! Keep up the good work 🙂👍