Product Description
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 16 Gauge Scroll Shear
Model Number: 2487-20
The Milwaukee 2487-20 is the M12 FUEL 16 Gauge Scroll Shear, sold as a bare tool, a compact and lightweight sheet metal cutter that delivers fast, debris-free cuts with the same cutting capacity as corded competitors. Where a nibbler punches out slugs and a snip distorts the metal, a scroll shear slices a clean, chip-free path through sheet metal, and this tool does it across a wide range of materials: up to 16-gauge mild steel, 18-gauge stainless steel, 16-gauge aluminum, and 26-gauge spiral duct seams, which makes it well suited to HVAC, fabrication, and sheet-metal installation work. Its standout capability is a tight 1/2 in. minimum cut radius, letting the operator follow curves, scrollwork, and detailed layouts with precision that a straight shear cannot match. Driven by a POWERSTATE brushless motor, it runs at 2,300 to 3,600 strokes per minute and cuts at up to 17 ft. per minute, giving corded-level production in a cordless tool. At just 2.8 lbs and 10.2 in. long, the compact form factor improves access and maneuverability in tight spaces while reducing fatigue over a long day.
Control is built into the tool. A 5-mode variable-speed dial lets the operator match cutting speed to the material and the cut, and an additional Auto-Load mode starts the cut slowly for accurate initiation and then automatically ramps to full speed once the tool is under load, which improves both accuracy and productivity. A lock-on switch lets the operator hold the tool running through long cuts without keeping the trigger depressed, and an LED work light illuminates the cut line for visibility and precision. The blades are a smart ownership feature: they are four-sided, so as one cutting edge dulls the blade is simply rotated to a fresh edge, giving four working edges per blade before replacement is needed.
As part of the Milwaukee M12 system, the 2487-20 runs on any M12 REDLITHIUM battery. Please note that this is the bare tool: the battery and charger are not included and are sold separately, though the tool does ship with two blades already, a feeler gauge for setting the blade gap, and the 2 mm and 3 mm hex keys needed for blade service. When the blades are eventually used up on all four sides, the M12 FUEL 16 Gauge Scroll Shear Replacement Blade Set (48-44-2771) restores it to full cutting performance. Backed by a Milwaukee 5-year warranty, this scroll shear is a practical choice for HVAC installers, sheet-metal mechanics, and fabricators who need clean, precise, debris-free cuts, including tight curves, without dragging a cord.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee M12 FUEL 16 Gauge Scroll Shear, bare tool
- Fast, debris-free, chip-free cuts in sheet metal
- Cuts 16-gauge mild steel, 18-gauge stainless, 16-gauge aluminum, and 26-gauge spiral duct seams
- Tight 1/2 in. minimum cut radius for curves and detailed layouts
- POWERSTATE brushless motor, 2,300 to 3,600 SPM, up to 17 ft. per minute cut speed
- 5-mode variable-speed dial to match speed to the material
- Auto-Load mode starts slow for accuracy, then ramps to full speed under load
- Lock-on switch for long cuts without holding the trigger
- LED work light illuminates the cut line
- Four-sided rotatable blades give four working edges before replacement
- Compact and lightweight, 2.8 lbs and 10.2 in. long, for access and low fatigue
- Bare tool, battery and charger sold separately, runs on the M12 system
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Catalog Number: 2487-20
- Tool: M12 FUEL 16 Gauge Scroll Shear
- Battery Platform: M12
- Motor: POWERSTATE Brushless
- Cutting Capacity: 16-gauge mild steel, 18-gauge stainless steel, 16-gauge aluminum, 26-gauge spiral duct seam
- Minimum Cut Radius: 1/2 in.
- Strokes Per Minute: 2,300 to 3,600
- Cut Speed: Up to 17 ft. per minute
- Speed Control: 5-mode variable-speed dial with Auto-Load mode
- Switch: Lock-on
- Length: 10.2 in.
- Weight: 2.8 lbs (tool only)
- Key Features: LED work light, four-sided rotatable blades
- Warranty: Milwaukee 5-year limited warranty
- Included Battery and Charger: None, bare tool sold separately
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee M12 FUEL 16 Gauge Scroll Shear (2487-20)
- (2) Blades
- (1) Feeler Gauge
- (1) 2mm Hex Key
- (1) 3mm Hex Key
This is a bare tool. The battery and charger are NOT included and are sold separately. Runs on the Milwaukee M12 battery system.
