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Posted by marson on July 16, 2006, 6:48 pm
thanks Dan D. that was the kind of advice i was looking for.
Dan D wrote:
> Benner nawman or multiquip are the better names.
> Dont let your help run them while the machine is sitting on dirt.
> it draws the dirt through the motor and ruins the machine.
> i make sure they set the machine on a piece of ply or whatever is available.
> you'll have better longevity if you buy the shear that cuts a #8 bar.
> the larger model shear is only a few hundred more than the smaller one.
>
> i've bought a couple lightly used ones on ebay for around 700 bucks each.
> ive seen new ones go for 900 or a thousand. if you adjust the stop correctly
> for the size material you cut and keep all the blades and bolts tight,
> they last quite a while
>
> > I'm looking at portable electric rebar cutters for jobsite use. most i
> > would ever cut would be #5 grade 60. i have an old hub cutter that just
> > SUCKS. I've never used an electric cutter but know they are out there.
> > there are a few brands out there that i have never heard of like
> > Benner Nawman, Rome Manufacturing, and Lobster. Quite a price range
> > too--from 800 to 1500 bucks. Does anyone have any experience with
> > these? am i foolish to buy the cheapest from Rome manufacturing?
> > Thanks
> >
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