[.uk] Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal ...

• Converts your power drill to a power shears
• Makes fast cuts in sheet metal
• 20-gauge capacity in galvanized steel
• Makes short work of long rip cuts in metal roofing or building panels
• Inserts into any 3/8-inch chuck drill

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Malco TurboShear convert your power drill to a power shears. To operate this time-saving tool, simply insert the TurboShear directly into any 3/8-inch chuck of a standard 1,200 RPM A/C or cordless drill. This rugged but inexpressive accessory cuts straight and to the left. It makes fast cuts in sheet metal and is capable of navigating tight curved patterns and squares in heavy 20-gauge galvanized steel. Blind cuts require only a 1/2-inch starting hole. Cutting applications include both ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metals, metal roofing/building panels, vinyl, steel mesh, duct work, even the thick metal of furnace jackets, equipment enclosures or automotive body panels. An offset design keeps both hands away from work surface. The long-wearing hardened jaws are also replaceable.

OK:
I purchased this to cut templates about the size of a dinner mat out of the sides of 18-wheeler trailers (1/8" aluminum). Given the other reviews cutting steel, I was expecting good things. However, my experience was mixed. I found it could cut the aluminum quickly but only at one magical angle and with significant forward force applied. It was challenging to find/maintain the magic angle and supply sufficient forward force while standing on a ladder. I noticed that air-powered shears have two cutting blades. With two blades, the torque applied to each edge of the cut is balanced. These single blade shears often left the edges stressed with waves and bending. My 15.4V Panasonic drill worked but 18V might have been better. All in all, it is very affordable and better than hand shears. I don't regret owning it, but it has limitations.

works very well:
This works very well. I had to cut 60 feet of 10" wide flashing into 5" strips. Without this, I would have had a very sore hand and wrist. Great product, especially for the money. Be sure to buy the drill clamp assembly so you can have one hand on the drill and one holding the object you're cutting.

great product:
I'm happy that I bought this item... it works perfect...I would recomend this product to enyone... egards

Works great on level cuts:
This tool works super when cutting flat surfaces but its more challenging if cutting across ribbed steel like roof panels. Then you need a fair amount of force applied at the proper angle. But it's a heck of lot better than using manual nips.

Great for the price!:
This tool is great for cutting sheet metal without adding another expensive dedicated tool to your collection. These shears cut through sheet metal like a hot knife through butter. I had a small sheet metal project that required shears. I couldn't find any in town to rent and couldn't justify buying a dedicated tool since I had no future sheet metal plans. I was concerned about prior reviews' mention of a 'good' and a 'bad' side of the cut. However, if you float both sides of the metal (the drill + attachment require two hands to operate, so it's best to have multiple people), the 'bad' side doesn't get nicked and wavy. I had to experiment a bit. I do wish there was a way to lock it in position to the drill so it could be used one-handed, but it looks like Malco makes a drill clamp assembly for that. All in all, this is a great money-saving, space-efficient way to have electric sheet metal shears.