Jim,
thanks for the insight! I got the stop on the right side as close to square as I could already. As delivered the shear blades were going to collide. I got them close but clear. The most it can do is 18 gauge material, so I will have to find some feeler gauges and try to set a specific gap. This is my first time with one of these so not sure what all I will try to do with it yet, but i have a few ideas. I really like the idea of making some metal parts myself but went through shop class in high school as a wood worker, so I have lots to learn.
JHZ563