I use a lever shear just like this.
For the best edge I have shimmed the blades closer together with paper strips.
Cutting boards longer than the blade requires some force, because the
shear tends to pull to one side and you need to steer against, but it
is quite possible.
I usually clean the edges on some sandpaper to remove any loose fibers.
ST
On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 9:29 AM,
engmstevens@...<
engmstevens@...> wrote:
> Thank you everyone for the recommendations. I made a few phone calls to some local guys in the maker scene and theyve all pointed me to something like this
>
> http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200309554_200309554
>
> I was originally hesitant but I had a chance to see how the edges come out and I was somewhat content with how they look.
> Honestly, after comparing this tool to a true "PCB shear", I can't really tell the difference.
>
> I think Ill check harbor freight online or some places locally in dallas.
>