Restore throatless shear

**Texf1** · Jan 17, 2018, 12:00 PM

I had bought this shear at a DRMO auction many years ago and finally got around to fixing it. The areas where metal moves against metal had rusted together and wouldn't move at all. I got it apart and was able to clean it up. After I painted it, I applied oil to all of the metal to metal areas and it works great. I know the color is not what it was originally, but I picked the color that my Lista cabinets are. It works for me.

**tooly** · Jan 17, 2018, 11:36 PM

How does that anti tilt cam work without jamming the cutting action?

**DIYer** · Jan 18, 2018, 06:11 AM

Thanks Texf1! We've added your Throatless Shear Restoration to our Metalworking category,
as well as to your builder page: Texf1's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Throatless Shear Restoration by Texf1

tags: shear, restoration

**Texf1** · Jan 18, 2018, 07:59 AM

As the metal is cut, the right side is pushed downward slightly so you can keep cutting continuously. This shear is only supposed to cut 1/8 metal thickness. With the longer handle on it, I can cut metal slightly thicker. I haven't had any issues with it jamming as long as the metal to metal parts are oiled. Hope this helps.