Makita 18V LXT Metal Shears
Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears are for clean, fast sheet cuts without sparks or fighting a grinder.
When you're trimming roofing sheet, duct, tray, or flashing, you want a tool that tracks straight and doesn't chew the edge up. Makita's 18V LXT shears run on the same batteries as the rest of your kit, so you can cut on ladders, in plant rooms, or up on a roof without trailing leads. Pick the head style that suits your material and access, and you'll get tidy cuts that are easier to fold, rivet, and finish.
What Jobs Are Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears Best At?
- Cutting sheet steel and aluminium for roofing, cladding, and flashing work when you need a clean edge that will fold and sit tight.
- Trimming ducting, trunking, and metal tray on HVAC and commercial fit-outs where a grinder would be messy, loud, and overkill.
- Snipping panels and patches on refurb jobs so you can work indoors without sparks, hot swarf, or burning the finish.
- Working at height on ladders and lifts where cordless cutting keeps you moving and avoids cables snagging on handrails and gear.
- Doing repeat cuts in a workshop or site container when you want consistent lines without constantly swapping discs or blades.
Choosing the Right Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears
Sort the right shears by matching the head style and material thickness to the work you actually do, not the odd one-off.
1. Straight cuts vs tight curves
If you're mostly ripping long runs in sheet, go for a shear that tracks straight and clears waste cleanly. If you're cutting around penetrations, corners, and awkward profiles, pick a model designed to steer through tighter radiuses without tearing the edge.
2. Material and thickness you cut every week
If it's thin aluminium and light gauge sheet, you can keep it compact and nimble. If you're regularly into thicker steel, don't kid yourself with a light-duty option, choose the shear rated for that gauge so it doesn't stall, chatter, or leave a jagged finish.
3. Battery plan on the LXT platform
If you're already on Makita 18V LXT, body only makes sense and keeps cost down. If it's your first LXT cutter, a kit with batteries and a charger gets you working straight away and stops you borrowing power off someone else on day one.
Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears FAQs
What are the features of Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears?
They are cordless shears on the Makita 18V LXT battery platform, built to cut sheet metal with a controlled shearing action rather than grinding. In real use that means cleaner edges, less heat, and no sparks, which is exactly what you want for roofing sheet, ducting, and indoor refurb work.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears available with batteries and charger?
Yes, you will see both body only and kit options depending on the model. If you are already on Makita LXT, body only is the sensible buy, but if it is your first LXT cutter, a kit saves you turning up with no power on day one.
Is there a warranty on Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears?
Yes, Makita tools come with a manufacturer warranty, and Makita also offers an extended warranty when you register the tool within their required timeframe. Keep your proof of purchase and register it straight away, because that is what makes warranty claims painless.
Are Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears suitable for professional tradesmen?
Yes, they are built for trade use, especially for roofers, cladders, HVAC fitters, and maintenance teams who need repeatable, tidy cuts without running leads. They are tough kit, but you still need to match the shear rating to the thickness you cut, or you will blunt blades and fight the tool.
Do you offer next day delivery on Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears?
Yes, we offer next day delivery on in stock Makita 18V LXT metal shears. Order in time and you can have it on site for the next shift rather than losing a day trying to borrow a cutter.
Who Uses Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears?
- Roofers and cladders cutting sheet and flashing because shears leave a neater edge with less clean-up than a grinder.
- HVAC and duct fitters trimming duct, spiral, and tray on install days, especially when access is tight in ceilings and risers.
- Maintenance teams and site fitters doing quick repairs where you need a controlled cut without sparks near finished areas.
- Fabricators and workshop lads who want cordless freedom for sizing panels on the bench and then finishing on site with the same batteries.
How Metal Shears Work for You
Metal shears cut by shearing the sheet rather than grinding it, so you get a controlled cut with less heat, less mess, and a better edge for folding and fixing.
1. Shearing action, not abrasion
Instead of throwing sparks and hot swarf like a disc cutter, the blades shear the metal and push waste away, which is safer around finished areas and reduces time spent cleaning up.
2. Clean edges that finish better
A proper shear cut leaves an edge that's easier to fold, seam, rivet, or seal, so your flashing and ductwork sits tighter and looks more professional at handover.
3. Cordless control on awkward access
On roofs, lifts, and plant rooms, cordless shears let you keep two hands on the tool and the work, without dragging leads through sharp edges and snag points.
Metal Shear Accessories That Keep You Cutting
The right spares and power setup stop downtime when you're mid-run on sheet and the cut quality starts to drop off.
1. Replacement blades and cutter heads
Fresh blades are the difference between a clean edge and a chewed, burred mess that needs filing. If you're cutting daily, keep spares so you are not stuck forcing it and wrecking the finish.
2. Makita 18V LXT batteries
Cutting metal is a steady load, so a spare battery is what keeps you moving when you are up a ladder or halfway through a duct run and the pack drops out.
3. Makita LXT charger
A decent charger in the van or site cabin means you can rotate packs and avoid the classic mistake of turning up with one flat battery and a full day of sheet to trim.
Shop Makita 18V Lxt Metal Shears at ITS
Whether you need a compact body for quick trims or a heavier-rated shear for thicker sheet, we stock the Makita 18V LXT metal shear range in the key options trades actually buy. It's all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get cutting on tomorrow's shift.
