Two bench top shears suitable for cutting printed circuit board laminates, thin metal sheet and aluminium (1.5/2.0mm) or plastic labels / front panel materials. On lowering the operating handle, a spring loaded clamp is activated which holds the material securely during cutting, thus enabling cuts to be made with a mini-mum of effort. These shears are composed of an epoxy powder coated cast aluminium frame fitted with hardened and ground steel blades.