Fluteless shears are versatile hand tools used in metalworking, with no handles and a single blade anchored to a base. They allow for easy cutting in any direction and can follow irregular lines without buckling or creating grooves. They are considered an all-purpose tool for cutting metal, but are more expensive than other snips.
Fluteless shears are hand tools with long blades that are used in metalworking, especially with stainless steel. They are similar to heavy scissors and shears, with the exception that no-throat scissors have no handles. Additionally, throatless shears are designed with a single blade anchored to a base. Using a long lever attached to the tip of the adjustable blade, the user applies pressure to the metal to be cut.
Fluteless shears are a versatile tool in metal fabrication. Using no-throat snips, the user can cut sheet metal to any desired length. Additionally, metal can be easily turned in any direction, as throatless shears have no handles to get in the way. As a result, it is possible to follow notches or irregular lines when fabricating with non-groove shears. Unlike fabrication with other types of shears, the metal does not buckle when following unusual cutting patterns with throatless shears, because it does not rub against the handles or bend as it is forced past.
Many metal makers consider fluteless shears to be the perfect all-purpose tool for cutting metal because of the flexibility they offer in the types of cuts that can be made. Additionally, the same throatless shears can generally be used to cut very heavy thicknesses of metal, as well as lighter metals, without causing any sort of distortion. The shears without groove also have upper and lower blades positioned in such a way as not to create knurling, or protrusions, even if used for materials other than metal. Additionally, the design of the grooveless shears ensures that no grooves appear in the metal being fabricated. The clean cut produced by throatless shears also makes them relatively easy to clean up after completing a job.
Because of their versatility and ability to cut metal to any desired length, throatless snips are typically more expensive than other forms of snips. Depending on the weight of the steel being made, its gauge and width, throatless snips generally cost anywhere from US$500 (USD) to US$1,000.
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