Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills

by Malco

Product Description

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The Malco TurboShear convert your power drill to a power shears. To operate this time-saving tool, simply insert the TurboShear directly into any 3/8-inch chuck of a standard 1,200 RPM A/C or cordless drill. This rugged but inexpressive accessory cuts straight and to the left. It makes fast cuts in sheet metal and is capable of navigating tight curved patterns and squares in heavy 20-gauge galvanized steel. Blind cuts require only a 1/2-inch starting hole. Cutting applications include both ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metals, metal roofing/building panels, vinyl, steel mesh, duct work, even the thick metal of furnace jackets, equipment enclosures or automotive body panels. An offset design keeps both hands away from work surface. The long-wearing hardened jaws are also replaceable.

Product Description

MALCO HANDHELD TURBO SHEAR Attaches to a standard 1200 rpm A/C or cordless drill to create a power shear Cuts straight and to the left in heavy 20 gauge galvanized steel Use on ferrous and non- ferrous sheet metal, metal roofing, vinyl, steel mesh, ductwork and furnace jackets Clamshell

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AQK7C
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: TS1XXX
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,707 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #28 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Drill Accessories

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, May 12, 2007

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The Decider (SLC, Utah) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this to cut templates about the size of a dinner mat out of the sides of 18-wheeler trailers (1/8" aluminum). Given the other reviews cutting steel, I was expecting good things. However, my experience was mixed.

I found it could cut the aluminum quickly but only at one magical angle and with significant forward force applied. It was challenging to find/maintain the magic angle and supply sufficient forward force while standing on a ladder.

I noticed that air-powered shears have two cutting blades. With two blades, the torque applied to each edge of the cut is balanced. These single blade shears often left the edges stressed with waves and bending.

My 15.4V Panasonic drill worked but 18V might have been better.

All in all, it is very affordable and better than hand shears. I don't regret owning it, but it has limitations.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Won't cut 5V Crimp, February 23, 2006

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Robert B. Schindler "Stress Relief, Inc" (Jupiter, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this for cutting 5V crimp roofing. It does great on flat panels but can't make it over the crimps. Oh well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars it does the job, September 20, 2010

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Bob Rouse (Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills (Tools & Home Improvement)

i ordered this tool because i was covering a shed with sheet metal (corrogated) and had many odd pieces to cut. i was also cutting flashing pieces from some old ductwork to use around windows and doors. the Malco tool did this well enough.
it does slightly mar one side of the cut and tends to leave that edge a bit wavy as well. also, it takes a bit of practice to choose the correct blade angle as you cut up and down the corrogations when crosscutting -- i soon developed a movement pattern and learned to go slower. but these shortcomings didn't matter in my application because the material was used tin off an older barn and used ducting. for my money, this was a very good buy. the tool is very high quality and will last years for my purposes.
i was using it with a makita 18v battery drill/driver and that combination works fine.