I am thinking of purchasing a National 5216 hydraulic shear. Can anyone give me any pros or cons on this shear? Concerns are line of sight to cutting edge and standard backgauge.....are the rules engraved in bars like a Tennsmith?
Both are lower end American shears. If it is not used and you are buying new, set your sights a little higher and buy a PEXTO, Wysong or Cincinnati used. You will be happier in the long run.
I have a 52", 16 ga. Pexto for sale. An older stomp shear converted to hydraulic. Needs some cleanup..shrug..but the price is right.
So. California
Gunner
"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire. Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us) off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give them self determination under "play nice" rules.
Think of it as having your older brother knock the shit out of you for torturing the cat." Gunner
To the best of my knowledge..all hydraulic shears need to be turned on before operation..so the pump runs when its turned on.
Which can be noisy..
Gunner
"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire. Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us) off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give them self determination under "play nice" rules.
Think of it as having your older brother knock the shit out of you for torturing the cat." Gunner
How much?
about $1000. If I clean it up , I can get about $1800 for it here in So. Cal.
Im negotiable however..and am open to some trading....
It does have a back gauge of course
Frankly..Id simply like to not have to worry about it any longer..and its not easy to store and move without a forklift.
I also have a powered Diacro 6" notcher also for sale $1400.
Interested?
Gunner
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