How to use Mitre Shears?
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Mitre shears are generally used for cutting framing, tile trim and other similar materials at an angle so two pieces can be joined together to create a precise corner. | |||
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Step 1 – Obtain angleMeasure the angle of the corner you want to create and divide this by two; this is the angle of mitre cut you will need to make. If you wanted to create a 120 degree corner, you would need to make two mitre cuts of 60 degrees. |
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Step 2 – Line up materialUnlock the shears with the locking lever, if they have one, and line up the material against the mark for a 60 degree cut. If the material is lined up against the base edge of the anvil it will cut a 45 degree angle. For other angles, the material can be lined up with the appropriate mark on the anvil. |
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Step 3 – Cut materialThe handles can then be pushed together and the material between the blade and the anvil will be cut. The sharp blade should give you a clean cut without crushing the material. |
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Step 4 – Create cornerOnce you have cut the two pieces at the correct angle, they can be joined together to create a neat corner. |
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