I need a metal shear that will make straight cuts. I remember a foot-operated guillotine at the VoTech place where I learned how to weld, but googling them indicates they are out of my price range. My work will be fairly small, so I'm about to pull the trigger on this gizmo for $66: a plate shear that can handle up to 5/32" thick steel (7 gauge). This is not a bad price; larger models go up to $109.
From www.grizzly.com:
From www.grizzly.com: