Eastwood 20644 Electric Throatless Metal Cutting Shear

The Eastwood 20644 Electric Throatless Metal Cutting Shear is a heavy-duty, professional-grade power tool engineered for years of reliable service in automotive bodywork, fabrication, and metalworking applications. Its open-throat design removes the depth restriction found on conventional shears, allowing the workpiece to pass freely on either side of the blade for uninterrupted, continuous cuts in any direction.

Key Features:

• High-Performance Motor: High-torque, ball bearing motor delivers 1,800 strokes per minute for fast, consistent cutting
• Throatless Design: Open-throat configuration allows material to feed from any angle, enabling tight curves and complex shapes to be cut with ease — with a minimum cutting radius of just 1.5 inches
• Tungsten Carbide Blade: Durable tungsten carbide cutting blade delivers clean, burr-free cuts without the jagged edges left by snips or grinding
• Broad Material Compatibility: Cuts up to 18-gauge mild steel, 22-gauge stainless steel, and 16-gauge aluminum
• Replaceable Blades and Brushes: Serviceable design with replaceable blades and motor brushes extends the working life of the tool
• Standard Power Requirements: Operates on 120V AC power; requires a minimum 15-amp circuit

Specifications:

• Maximum Material Thickness: 22 ga. stainless steel / 18 ga. mild steel / 16 ga. aluminum
• Strokes Per Minute: 1,800
• Minimum Cutting Radius: 1.5 in.
• Blade Material: Tungsten carbide
• Power: 120V AC corded

The Eastwood 20644 is an ideal solution for sheet metal repair, patch panel fabrication, and custom metalwork where precise, clean cuts in varying gauges and profiles are required. Replacement blades are available separately.