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==Blade Adjustment == | ==Blade Adjustment == | ||
− | + | Beverly suggests starting with a clearance between the blades of 1/4 the thickness of the material | |
+ | and decrease this until you get a cut edge with no burr. Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance. Soft | ||
+ | material-small clearance, harder material-large clearance, with a factor thrown in for material thickness. | ||
==Resources == | ==Resources == | ||
http://www.alexbealer.org/page.php?id=51 | http://www.alexbealer.org/page.php?id=51 |
Revision as of 08:12, 20 January 2015
Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
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Serial Number | {{{serial}}} |
Make/Model | Beverly Shear Model B-2 |
Arrival Date | January 2015 |
Usability | yes |
Contact | Dean Anderson |
Where | Machine Shop |
Authorization Needed | yes |
Hackable | no |
Estimated Value | ~500 |
Host Area | {{{hostarea}}} |
Description
The Beverly shear is for cutting sheet metal up to 10 gauge in mild steel and 14 gauge in stainless steel.
To Do
Adjust blade. Make a sign with allowable thicknesses.
Blade Adjustment
Beverly suggests starting with a clearance between the blades of 1/4 the thickness of the material and decrease this until you get a cut edge with no burr. Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance. Soft material-small clearance, harder material-large clearance, with a factor thrown in for material thickness.