Apparatus for shearing multi-walled workpieces

Abstract

In an apparatus for shearing multi-walled workpieces, such as metal framing studs, a base support defines a blade gap therebetween, and a guillotine-like blade is slidably received within the gap for shearing the workpieces. A pair of first supports are each slidably mounted on a respective base support. A pair of second supports are also each slidably mounted on the base support, and are spaced apart from and face the first supports to thereby define an adjustable-width channel therebetween. Each of the supports defines a blade-like edge for engaging an elongated, multi-walled workpiece, such as a framing stud, which is received within the channel, and the first and second support surfaces are each moved into contact with a respective wall of the workpiece to support the workpiece. The supports can be oriented relative to one another such that the axis of the channel, and a longitudinal axis of the workpiece received within the channel can be oriented at a desired angle relative to the blade. The guillotine-like blade is then driven downwardly into engagement with the workpiece, and the V-shaped cutting edge of the blade cooperates with the blade-like edges of the supports to shear the workpiece along a line of contact.

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