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I need to cut about 100 tuning sliders for organ pipes from 0.5 mm (0.02") brass in 16 different sizes differing by perhaps 0.5 mm from pipe to pipe size. The pieces will range from about an half inch to an inch wide and up to 3" long. I can't use tin snips to save my soul despite having acquired expensive ones and making many attempts over the last 60 years. The metal needs to end up flat with a straight, smooth edge. I can file a burr off. It would seem like a shear of some kind would be the right tool for this. I've seen inexpensive shears like the one pictured here and wonder if anyone has experience with them? Do you think it would work for my task? Finally, is there a better tool for the job?
Another approach I'm considering is sandwiching the brass in plywood and cutting it on the table saw, I know I can get the required accuracy and straight edges that way. I assume a carbide blade will have no issues cutting thin brass.
Thanks for your insight!
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