Woodward Fab WFS-5 Throatless Hand Shear, 5 inch Blade, Multi-Purpose Cutter
- The Woodward Fab WFS-5 Throatless Hand Shear is a manual cutting tool built for sheet metal, stainless steel, and plastics. With its throatless design and geared reduction handle, it provides precise straight and curved cuts with reduced effort, making it ideal for fabrication shops and automotive work.
- Features:
- 5 inch blade length provides accurate cuts across sheet metal and plastic materials.
- Throatless frame design allows unlimited cutting length and makes it possible to cut curves of any radius.
- Geared reduction handle reduces operator effort for smoother cutting performance.
- Capable of cutting up to 14 gauge mild steel and 18 gauge stainless steel.
- Compact, bench-mountable tool with durable steel construction for long service life.
- Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Woodward Fab
- Part Number: WFS-5
- Blade Length: 5 inches
- Cutting Capacity: up to 14 gauge mild steel, up to 18 gauge stainless steel
- Design: throatless hand shear
- Handle Type: geared reduction
- Approximate Weight: 17 lbs
- System Compatibility/Application: Designed for cutting sheet metal, stainless steel, and plastics in fabrication, restoration, and general workshop environments
- The Woodward Fab WFS-5 can also be referred to as a throatless sheet metal shear, radius cutter, bench-mount hand shear, multi-purpose fabrication cutter, or manual sheet metal cutting tool.
Woodward Fab manufactures the WFS-5 for precise and versatile metal cutting. Its throatless design enables unlimited cutting lengths and tight curves, while the geared reduction handle ensures ease of use and durability for professional metalworking applications.
Q: What thickness of materials can the WFS-5 cut?
A: It can cut mild steel up to 14 gauge and stainless steel up to 18 gauge, as well as plastics and other sheet materials within those limits.
Q: What is the advantage of the throatless design?
A: The throatless design
