Q: What is the Durston 4" Guillotine Shear used for?
A: It is a precision bench tool designed to cut sheet metal cleanly and accurately in jewelry making and metal fabrication, ideal for straight and angled cuts.
Q: What is the cutting capacity?
A: It can cut up to 110mm (4") wide non-ferrous sheet metal up to 2mm thick, and around 1mm in mild steel, depending on material hardness and setup.
Q: Can it cut angled shapes?
A: Yes, it includes a built-in mitre gauge and adjustable guide system, allowing angled cuts up to 60° in 5° increments.
Q: What materials can it handle?
A: It is suitable for gold, silver, copper, brass, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals, plus thinner mild steel sheets.
Q: What makes this model different from basic shears?
A: It features a square drive system for higher torque, a hardened steel blade with four usable edges, and a precision support table for repeatable cuts.
Q: Is the blade replaceable or serviceable?
A: Yes, the blade has four cutting edges and can be rotated for extended service life before sharpening or replacement is needed.
Q: Is it suitable for professional use?
A: Yes, it is built from a rigid cast iron body with precision-ground components, designed for daily workshop use in professional jewelry environments.
Q: Does it need mounting?
A: Yes, it is designed to be bench-mounted or bolted down for stability and accurate cutting performance.
Q: What makes it a popular workshop tool?
A: It delivers clean, burr-free cuts with minimal finishing, saving time compared to sawing and improving production efficiency in jewelry work.
Damage 
Loss 
Theft 
