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Woodstock M1040 User Manual

Instruction sheet

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Inventory

Plate Shear Assembly ...........................................1

Hex Bolts M10-1.5 X 40 (M1040) ...............................2

Hex Bolts M12-1.75 X 40 (M1041) ..............................2

Flat Washers 10mm (M1040) ...................................2

Flat Washers 12mm (M1041) ...................................2

Handle ............................................................1

Shearing Dimensions (Mild Steel)

Maximum Shear Thickness ..................... 7 gauge (

3

16

")

Maximum Rod Diameter (Rebar/All Thread) .............

1

2

"

Note: DO NOT attempt to shear hardened or stainless

steel. You will damage or break your shear blades!

Assembly and Mounting

To assemble and mount your shear, do these steps:

1. Secure the handle to the plate shear assembly using

the included hex bolts and flat washers, as shown in

the parts diagram on the next page.

2. Place the shear on the workbench, and use the holes

in the base as a guide for drilling and attaching the

shear to the workbench.

3. We recommend using through bolts (hex bolts that

go through the workbench and are secured from the

other side with flat washers and hex nuts) if possi-

ble. If it is not possible to use through bolts, use lag

screws with flat washers and fasten the lag screws

directly into the workbench.

Basic Operation

To perform basic shearing operations, do these steps:

1. Raise the threaded stop if needed to allow room for

the workpiece.

2. Turn the stop so the stop pad if firmly pressing the

workpiece against the lower blade.

3. With slow and even pressure, pull the handle down

to cut the workpiece.

Model M1040 & M1041

Plate Shear

Instruction Sheet

The shear blades are very sharp! Keep

body parts away from the cutting

area, or serious injury may result!

Figure 1. Model M1040 and M1041 Plate

Shears.

M1041

12" Shear

M1040

8" Shear

Note: If the material seems too thick

or too hard, do not force the shear!

Instead, use a metal-cutting bandsaw
to cut the workpiece.

Maintenance

• Always keep blades lubricated with a

light oil.

• Keep pivot points tight.

• Check mounting fasteners and all shear

hardware before every use for loose or

worn components.

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