DEWALT 20V MAX Metal Shear, Swivel Head, 18GA, Tool Only (DCS491B)

DEWALT 20V MAX Metal Shear, Swivel Head, 18GA, Tool Only (DCS491B)

$ 200.98

Score By Feature

Based on 284 ratings

Easy to use

9.90

Accuracy

9.38

Maneuverability

9.49

OveReview Final Score

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Product Description

With its 360-degree swivel head, it is easy to access tight quarters even when using tools

The 7/32" strips provide consistent and accurate cuts, curling to the side of the cutting area as they are cut

A cordless shears allows the user to carry the tool to the work place without a cord

This product has a limited 3-year warranty from DeWalt

The battery and charger are sold separately

Questions & Answers

Do you know if there is a way to find a hard case that will fit this device?

Our TSTAK® and TOUGHSYSTEM® products have a variety of storage options to choose from.

Is there a place where I can buy cutting heads for this machine?

What is the process for buying new blades for my DeWalt dcs491?

Do I have the right to ?

Shearing and cutting metal is the purpose of the blade.

The tool has to be a brushless power tool, and it must cut through 0 . A sheet of aluminum that is 090?

The 18 gauge cutting capacity of this will be sufficient for your application (cutting capacity in mild steel). A brushless motor is not installed in this product.

Selected User Reviews For DEWALT 20V MAX Metal Shear, Swivel Head, 18GA, Tool Only (DCS491B)

Ribs on metal roofing are very hard to cut over

3/5

Metal roofing and siding were the purposes of purchasing these. A very comfortable tool, with plenty of power and a light weight. You can use them effectively when you are cutting straight lines without being on a rib. The ribs a typical metal roof have make it almost impossible to cut across them. If you're cutting metal for siding, you can't make any plunge cuts, such as to cut a window in the middle. This tool may not have been designed for use in the manner in which I used it. In addition to being perfect for cutting flat surfaces, it is also ideal for cutting irregular.

Alia Lara

| Aug 21, 2021

The blades do not do a very good job on 26 GA roofing metal

3/5

The tool I purchased will be used to build pole barns with corrugated roofs and metal panel walls. It was noted by someone else that these shears are only good for straight cuts. The ribbed panels don't work well when you try to cut over them. This time, we're going to use the Makita cordless nibbler. It is quite possible that I will retain them just in case, and I will add them to my collection of Dewalt 20V toolboxes.

Alexis Lopez

| May 08, 2021

This is the era of wireless

4/5

I really like this tool, it has a lot of advantages over the corded alternative, however, it has one downside, the lock on rotating the head comes loose from tool vibrations and it's also very easy to hit while using it.

Alaya Phillips

| Jun 29, 2021

Had I bought one years ago, I would have gotten one for sure! Basically, I like the tool very much

5/5

On the first job, it made its money for us. The tool saved me the time to do 6 rips of about 20 feet each and I considered it a worthwhile investment. I also had the benefit of not having a beard full of metal shavings at the end of the day, since it was much safer than using a steel blade with my circular saw. As far as I am concerned, it is safe enough to use by my 12-year-old and 13-year-old daughters. You're the best!.