Saws & Shears

Whether you’re a professional sign shop or run a creative empire from your garage, having the best tools and keeping them in tip-top shape is key. The right cutting tool will ensure clean, accurate cuts when working with plastics, acrylics, metals, and other rigid substrates. Find the right saw, shear, or replacement part for your engraving materials, signage, and custom fabrication projects.

Our collection of saws and shears includes plastic shears, metal shears, guillotine shears, and replacement parts from trusted brands including:

• AccuCutter
• Edge-Rite
• Main Trophy

When choosing your cutting tool, consider your material type, thickness and workflow. Options include shears that are designed specifically for use with metal or plastic along with the option for a guillotine shear.

What’s a guillotine shear?

Guillotine shears are a type of shear, or cutting tool, designed for precise, straight cuts with minimal effort. The blade moves in a single motion, easily slicing through materials such as metal and plastic, hence it’s guillotine name. This swift moving mechanism reduces stress on the material and produces crisper and cleaner cuts. This type of shear is preferred in industrial and fabrication environments, because of its efficiency and consistent accuracy. If you’re looking to trim metal sheet or cut thick plastics, this type of shear is an excellent choice!

What should I use to cut metal and plastic?

Here are a few tools you might consider for cutting metal and plastic:

1. Guillotine Shears: Ideal for industrial and fabrication environments and particularly effective for cutting through metal sheets and thick plastics.
2. Metal Shears: These are specifically designed for cutting metal and can handle various thicknesses. They provide smooth, accurate cuts and are essential for any project involving metal materials.
3. Plastic Shears: Tailored for cutting plastic, these shears ensure clean cuts without causing chipping or cracking, making them perfect for acrylics and other plastic substrates.

If you need more help deciding which tool is best for you, our specialists are always ready to help you find the perfect tool for your project!

Why should I buy a shear?

There are plenty of benefits of using high-quality saws and shears! Key benefits to investing in precision cutting include:

• Clean, crisp cuts
• Reduced chipping, cracking, and uneven edges
• More efficient workflows in production
• Less material waste
• Adjust materials to accommodate smaller bed sizes

How do I choose the right cutting tool?

When choosing your precision cutting tool, consider your material type, cutting volume, and level of detail needed. Along with those factors, your available workspace and workflow should be taken into account. If you have questions, reach out to a JPPlus customer service specialist and they would be happy to assist!

How do I find the best cutting tool for my needs and keep it sharp?

At JPPlus, we provide a variety of saws and shears to help you achieve precise, professional-quality results. In addition, we can help protect your investments. When your blade starts to show signs of dullness, JPP can sharpen your saw blade. These blades can be re-sharpened several times. Perhaps, at this time, you buy a new blade and then send in your original blade for sharpening. This way you will have two blades in your rotation and always be prepared for the job!

Browse our selection today and keep your cutting capabilities sharp!