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South Africa, Pretoria
1 Level
730 Review
50 Karma

Review on Shop Fox M1052 3-In-1 Sheet Metal Machine, 12-Inch by Pushkraj Barton

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good for the price - my new review

First delivery was damaged in shipment. Return for new one was fairly painless. Second one arrived in good shape, but with most of the bolts loose. It is coated with a protective goo (rust inhibitor) that needs cleaning off, so I guess having all the bolts loose helps with getting it apart for cleaning. Don't try to use it before getting it cleaned up, tightened & adjusted.it won't work (very well). Once I had it adjusted & tightened, I tried to cut .010 stainless steel (302 full hard sheet). It didn't work.I played with it for awhile, but still could not get it to shear this tough stuff. Perhaps we'll figure it out.it cuts softer metals just fine. If you're planning to cut hard 304/304 stainless sheet, I would not recommend this unit.

Pros
  • ‎116 pounds
Cons
  • Dust and debris can accumulate quickly, leading to a messy workspace