Features
- Compatible with DCS494 20V MAX 14ga swivel head shear kit
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Is It A Set? | No |
| Product Height [In] | 0.2 |
| Product Length [In] | 5.5 |
| Product Weight [Oz] | 2.88 |
| Product Width [In] | 4.7 |
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Replacement center blade designed for use with the DCS494 20V MAX 14ga swivel head shear kit.
Project Ideas
Business
Pop-Up Custom Metal Sign Booth
Set up at markets to cut personalized house numbers, nameplates, and tags from sheet metal. Charge per character/design. Keep spare replacement center blades on hand to maintain clean cuts and avoid downtime during high-demand periods.
On-Site Sheet-Metal Fabrication for Roofers/HVAC
Offer a mobile service cutting flashing, drip edge, and duct transitions to fit on-site conditions. Promote quick turnaround and clean edges enabled by fresh center blades in your DCS494 for neat, professional results.
Pre-Cut Patch Panel Kits for Classic Cars
Develop template-driven patch kits for common rust spots on popular models. Cut panels with the swivel head shear for accurate curves, include install guides, and sell online. Market the clean, consistent edges achieved with new center blades.
Made-to-Order Decorative Grilles
Produce small-batch architectural grilles for cabinets, radiators, and returns. Use the DCS494 to cut intricate patterns economically at low volumes. The replacement center blade keeps tolerances tight and finish quality high.
Sheet-Metal Art Workshops
Host classes where attendees create a metal wall art piece. Build in a consumables upsell (replacement center blades and sheets), and demonstrate how swapping a center blade restores cut quality for professional results.
Creative
Curved Metal Wall Art Series
Use the DCS494 swivel head shear with a fresh replacement center blade to cut tight radii and flowing shapes in 14ga or thinner sheet metal. Layer contrasting metals (galvanized, aluminum, painted steel) to create dimensional wall art panels with clean, burr-minimized edges.
Decorative HVAC Vent Covers
Design custom return grilles and vent covers with geometric cutouts. The sharp center blade helps keep interior cutouts crisp as you swivel through curves, producing functional, attractive covers for modern or industrial interiors.
Outdoor Planter Wraps and Garden Edging
Cut galvanized or weathered steel into bands and scalloped edging that conform to curved beds. The swivel action with a new center blade allows smooth arcs for planter wraps and garden borders that look refined and professional.
Custom Lighting Shades and Sconces
Create pendant shades and wall sconces by cutting patterns of slots and perforations in thin sheet metal. The replacement center blade ensures precise lines and repeatable cuts for clean light patterns and consistent assemblies.
Automotive Patch Panels and Trim Insets
Cut precise patch panels, speaker mounts, and trim insets for automotive interiors and trunks. A new center blade improves edge quality and shape accuracy for parts that fit well and finish cleanly after deburring.