Milwaukee 6850 18 Gauge Shear

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The swivel head design of the 6850-8 is designed with comfort in mind. With its variable speed and 4 amp motor, it handles solid 18 gauge capacity in steel, 20 gauge in stainless. It uses a three blade cutter design to give consistent cuts in a variety of materials. You have the ability to cut round, square and irregular holes. It can cut up to 15 feet per minute. This is a good low priced alternative to the larger models available.

Product Description

6850

Swivel Head Shears

Features and Benefits:

• Trigger speed control allows you to change cutting speed
• Powerful (4.0) AMP Milwaukee motor
• Impact resistant handle
• Cutting capacity: steel: 18 gauge; stainless: 20 gauge
• 0 - 2,500 RPM
• Ideal for cutting round, square and irregular holes

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Product Details

Product Manual [744kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TI2F
• Item model number: 6850
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,748 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sheet Metal Muncher, December 18, 2002

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bryghtbuild "contractorwannabe" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6850 18 Gauge Shear (Tools & Home Improvement)

I picked up this tool when I decided it was time to add some metal roofing to my home. It was an obvious choice for the job, and Milwaukee is one of my key brands. This little wonder will mow through sheet metal like nobody's business. It made short work of custom cutting edge trim and holes for vent piping. I'd still be working on that roof job if I was using hand snips. Milwaukee designed this tool right by building it on a drill body. The ergonomics are great. The head can be made to swivel to any desired position by loosening the set screw on the side of the head with the hex key that comes with the tool. Way to go Milwaukee !!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Tough Shear, January 3, 2004

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Linda - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6850 18 Gauge Shear (Tools & Home Improvement)

We use several of these in an industrial manufacturing plant. They are tough, and do the job, year after year. Hey Vicky, to swivel the head, you simply loosen ONE bolt, swivel or rotate the shear head to the desired position, and retighten.

There are three bolts on the shear head. The bolt to loosen is the one that is closest to where the silver colored shear head attaches to the gray body. The wrench should be in the box. Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY, December 20, 2005

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JimmyCrackCorn (Snowy Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6850 18 Gauge Shear (Tools & Home Improvement)

after going through three IR air shears lasting 5 min each topps this thing is almost indestructable and have chewwed through many feet of metal w/out a hitch!!!!!