Learn tips and techniques for using metal shears including how to use various types of hand-held and foot-operated metal shears, cutting procedures, how to use a metal press and hole punch, safety equipment and precautions, as well as advice on maintaining and cleaning metal shears in this free how-to video series.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including what clothing and personal safety equipment to wear when using metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including cutting procedure for using foot-operated metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including the cutting procedure for using squaring shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including cutting procedures for using metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including the electrical requirements to use metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including maintenance and care of metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including general tool safety rules for your work area in this free how-to video.
Learn safety tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including the dangers of using metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including how to clean metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including what clothing and personal safety equipment to wear when using metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including the parts of a metal shear in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including using a metal hole punch in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use metal shears, including using a metal press in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use foot-operated metal shears in this free how-to video.
Learn tips and techniques on how to use hand-held metal shears in this free how-to video.
Summary: Metal shears are tools which allow us to bend, shape and cut sheet metal. There are various kinds of metal shears, from hand-held models to high-powered hydraulic driven electric shears which are used in metal working.
In this series of free video clips, you’ll learn tips and techniques for using various types of metal shears, including how to use hand-held and foot-operated types of metal shears, and how to use a metal press and metal hole punch. Expert Jon Olson offers advice on cutting procedures, the proper clothing and precautions, and advice on maintaining and cleaning metal shears. Jon also covers the electrical requirements for operating an electric shear, the various points of danger when operating the equipment and general tool and work place safety.
Expert: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology classes at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.