MakitaJS3201 10 Gauge Shear

Cuts through 18 gauge steel sheets like hot butter!

Vary good tool

Have tried cheaper brands and as always Makita comes through with a quality tool.

I attempted to use shear to cut aluminum sheeting around 2 feet long. I could cut around 4 inches until shear stalled. I guess aluminum was thicker than machine was capable of cutting. I finally used my Makita 7 1/4 inch worm drive saw with a wood blade that I flipped the blade over to make desired cut.I would recommend that seller provide information on where to get English instructions from and also where I may register tool for warranty.

The shear arrived a couple of days ago.It is 100 volts not 120 volts listed by Amazon. Moreover, stated on FAQ that "it is 120 volts intended for the American market".There is an English version PDF of the manual on the Amazon site.Be sure to use the proper gauge settings.My research informs me that the voltage discrepancy could result in the shear running hot and/or faster than designed.A voltage converter is an option for those concerned, however, I am not experiencing either.It may come down to frequency of use. Welders are rated for "duty cycle".I am not giving the shear continuous use.The shear is not for precision cuts and is difficult to maneuver.I bought this shear for roughing out shapes from large sheets of 14ga carbon and stainless steel before band sawing or plasma cutting.Cutting curves are easiest when cutting "right". Unfortunately, I am right-handed, so this is awkward for someone accustomed to cutting curves left during fifty years of practice.Think green handled aviator shears or "cuts right" and red "cuts left".The shear is very well made and rugged.It will be valued by me on an "as needed" basis and as a welcome component in support of my physical plant tooling.Just know what you are in for before taking this shear for a ride.

Makes quick work when cutting heavy gauge steel and aluminum. I use a reostat to slow it down to make it easier to control. A variable speed trigger on the tool would be helpful.

Product was easy to order, was delivered quickly and was very good value for the money

So, this is hard for me to write, being a loyal Amazon customer for many years now. I purchased this Makita share from Amazon in July to use it in my metal fabrication work. I did not need it immediately; it sat on the shelf until recently. Here is what the unit specs say on the Amazon site:Wattage 710 wattsBlade Shape RectangularCurrent Rating 7.5 AmpsVoltage 120 VoltsNumber of Teeth 32Power Source Hand PoweredSpecial Features Bevel CapabilityIt is not a unit suitable for the US market, stating it requires 120 volts. It does not. If you look at the attached image, the underside of the shear has a different voltage listed. When I tried to resolve this issue with Amazon, they refused to help. This is false advertising, without a doubt, scamming US consumers into buying equipment that will burn out the US electrical supply—shame on you, Amazon, for allowing your business to be run this way. I intended to let as many people as possible know about this failure and share it on social media and through my extensive connections in the fabrication sector.I hope you learn a lesson here: scamming people because you are all interested in profit, is not a way to sustain a business.