Makita JS1602 Metal Shear 380 W 1.6 kg

The Makita JS1602 is a 380 W corded metal shear, cutting up to 1.6 mm mild steel (400 N/mm²), 1.2 mm at 600 N/mm² steel, or 2.5 mm aluminium, at 4,000 strokes per minute, built for 16-gauge mild steel and 18-gauge stainless steel work. Makita states it has a smaller 2-1/4 inch barrel grip for comfort, replaceable blades with 8 cutting edges each, a built-in thickness gauge, and a lock-on slide switch for continuous cutting. It is double insulated, with a 30 mm minimum cutting radius. Weight is 1.6 kg.