Customer Reviews

Kett KD-440 14 Gauge Double-Cut Shears

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I read the only review of this product before I ordered mine.. and the previous reviewer seems not to like his... so with a slight amount of trepidation I ordered a shear of my own.... ( I already own the 18 guage version and the 16 gage additional head) I am currently working on a project covering skateboard ramps with 14 guage steel to protect them from the elements... I didn't think my 16 guage shear was going to be long for this world using it on the heavier metal...So I got this one... It is doing an awe-inspirng job.... I have used in the past the shears with two jaws... like the Bosch and the Dewalt....and for doing tight radius' they are great... but these cut straight lines effortlessly and will do larger radii quite well. On a skate ramp 5 foot radii would be tight... I am thoroughly satified with these shears and would highly recomend them to anyone...The Variable speed option is great.... I didn't think I would care about it....I would however ..based on my previous experience with Kett products, get a spare set of teeth (jaws?) because surprizes happen... All in all I'm very happy.. I would also reccomend the metal case... It's a handy place to keep your spare cutters and the grease...

I purchased this shear for a school shop. We have put it through all the paces in the shop. It hasn't faultered once and doesn't show any signs of wear. We have cut 14 all the way down to 22 gauge steel and have not had any issues with it. I talked to several shop owners who use the Kett shears for various materials. None of them had any complaints about the shear. I would talk to people in your area about shears and see what they are using. I am more than impressed with the one I purchased.

My new Kett KE440 shears quit after one hour of use. Motor wasn't getting juice, loose wire. It took Kett an unreasonably long time to turn around the warranty repair, and they had to be called once and asked where is it. Seems the product quality is low, and the people aren't too concerned about their buyers. Buy a DeWalt, I did.

Right out of the box, started cutting some 18 gauge stainless. Great for straight cutting and it will handle some rounded cuts. Nice addition to my tool box. Wish I would have had one a long time ago.

Kett KD-440 cuts 20ga stainless sheet like paper! Received item in California in just three days. Highly recommend. Excellent purchase.

I used this shear to cut 0.063 4130 sheet with no problems. It takes some getting used to, but it will do it!

The bottom allen bolt did break as I used it, but I just taped it from coming out and continued with zero problems. I will replace as I have time.

Overall very happy. Looks like it will give years of service!

UNIT LOOKED USED WHEN IT ARRIVED WENT TO CUT THIN STEEL 20GUAGE AND SCREW HOLDING BLADES FELL OUT ALONG WITH THE CENTER BLADE.I HAVE USED KETT SHEARS AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM TILL I ORDERED [this]...

Worked great right out of box. These are variable speed, which is not obvious in the product description.