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Promotional image of the Fein BSS 1.6 CE Slitting Shear with orange and black casing, shown alongside text describing its curve-compatible design and integrated chip cutter.
A person wearing gloves uses a handheld electric metal shear to cut stainless steel diamond plate, with overlaid text stating the tool cuts stainless steel up to 18 gauge.
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Close-up of an orange and black electric shear tool with corded power and top-mounted switch, designed for precision sheet metal cutting in fabrication and construction tasks.
Promotional image of the Fein BSS 1.6 CE Slitting Shear with orange and black casing, shown alongside text describing its curve-compatible design and integrated chip cutter.
A person wearing gloves uses a handheld electric metal shear to cut stainless steel diamond plate, with overlaid text stating the tool cuts stainless steel up to 18 gauge.
Close-up of an orange and black Fein cutting tool on an orange background with bold white text promoting distortion-free left and right curve cuts using a continuous chip.
Split-screen image showing a person sanding wood outdoors on the right and promotional text on the left highlighting Fein’s professional-grade tool durability and reliability.
Promotional graphic featuring Fein’s company history and global presence, with central orange text block and surrounding images of professionals using Fein power tools in metalworking and woodworking applications.
Fein Power Tools, Inc.

Fein Slitting Shear BSS 1.6 CE 16 Gauge (Variable Speed Chip Cutter Open Front Head QuickIn 16 Foot Cord Sheet Metal Stainless Curve Cutting)

Only 2 left
SKU: 72303261090
$749.95 USD

Description

Fein BSS 1.6 CE 16-Gauge Slitting Shear with Chip Cutter

The Fein BSS 1.6 CE 16-Gauge Slitting Shear with Chip Cutter is a precision electric sheet metal cutting tool engineered for distortion-free straight and curved cutting in mild steel up to 16 gauge and stainless steel up to 19 gauge. Powered by a variable-speed motor with a 16-foot industrial power cord, this corded shear features an open-front cutting head, an integrated chip cutter, and the QuickIn tool-free blade change system. Delivering clean swarf removal without warping delicate panel edges, this specialized slitting shear solves line-of-sight obstruction, burred edge trimming, and swarf cleanup challenges across HVAC ductwork fabrication, metal roofing, and stainless steel enclosure manufacturing.

Best Used For:

  • HVAC Galvanized Ductwork Fabrication: Slicing spiral ducting and flat galvanized sheet metal up to 16 gauge without deforming seam edges or flange lips.
  • Stainless Steel Panel Trimming: Cutting curved profiles and interior cutouts in 19-gauge stainless steel sheets without scratching finished surfaces.
  • Metal Roofing & Cladding Fitting: Trimming corrugated roofing panels, flashing, and architectural metal siding on jobsites using the extra-long 16-foot cable.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Integrated Mechanical Chip Cutter: Allows operators to clip off the continuous spiral swarf chip at any point during long cutting passes for safety and clearance.
  • Open-Front Cutting Head Profile: Provides an unobstructed line of sight directly to the blade contact point for precise layout line tracking along tight curves.
  • QuickIn Tool-Free Blade Change System: Enables rapid blade and cutting bar swaps without needing separate hand wrenches or allen keys.
  • Variable Speed Motor Control: Electronic speed regulation matches stroke rates to material hardness to optimize blade lifespan and cut quality.
  • Distortion-Free Dual-Blade Slitting: Removes a single narrow curl of material while leaving both adjacent sheet metal panels flat, smooth, and burr-free.
  • 16-Foot Industrial Power Cord: Extended heavy-duty rubber cable permits wide-radius movement around large metal fabrication tables without extension cords.

What's Included

  • (1) Fein BSS 1.6 CE 16-Gauge Slitting Shear with Integrated Chip Cutter
  • (1) Straight Cutter Blade (Installed, up to 16 Gauge Steel Rating)
  • (1) Pair of Side Cutting Bars
  • (1) Adjustment Wrench

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Brand Fein
Model Number / Part ID BSS 1.6 CE (72303261090)
Mild Steel Cutting Capacity Up to 16 Gauge (0.0598 in. / 1.5 mm)
Stainless Steel Cutting Capacity Up to 19 Gauge (0.0418 in. / 1.0 mm)
Aluminum Cutting Capacity Up to 12 Gauge (0.0808 in. / 2.0 mm)
Power Cord Length 16.0 ft. (4.88 m) Rubber Cable
Chip Removal Mechanism Integrated Manual Leverage Chip Cutter
Cutting Head Configuration Open-Front Line-of-Sight Design
Blade Change System QuickIn Tool-Free Lever System
Speed Regulation System Electronic Variable Speed Dial
Primary Application Focus Distortion-Free Sheet Metal Slitting & Trimming
Pro-Tip: Engage the integrated chip cutter lever every 12 to 18 inches during long duct cuts to snip the waste metal curl and prevent the sharp swarf ribbon from dragging across finished panel faces.