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*  Thickness limits are different for different metals.
*  Thickness limits are different for different metals.


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Revision as of 12:09, 8 February 2024



48-inch Jump Shear
Jet 48-inch Jump Shear
General Info
Make Central Machinery
Model 12-Ton
Serial Unknown
Specs n/a
Manual Manual
Asylum Info
Location Metal Shop
Rubric n/a
Training Tool classes
Testing Tool testing, or [[:Category:Metal Shop#Tool Testing

Night|come to the shop on Tool Testing Night]]

Restrictions green


Use for:

  • Up to 16 ga (0.0625") sheet metal, any metal is okay
  • Note that different metals have different thickness limits.

Do Not Use for:

  • Any sheet metal exceeding max thickness

Hazard Analysis

  • The workpiece can snap unexpectedly or break. Eye Protection Required
  • Caught-between injuries when cutting
  • Don’t pinch hands in the machine’s moving parts
  • Don’t smash a foot under the foot petal
  • Shin injuries from slipping off the foot pedal
  • Cuts/ scrapes from sharp cut edges of work
Warning Safety glasses Eye protection required!


Operation Notes

  • To perform multiple cuts of the same length, use the backstop and front stop attachments (stored under the pan and box brake).
  • Thickness limits are different for different metals.

Refer to chart on the machine