{"product_id":"milwaukee-49-16-1578-7-8-1-5-8-x-1-5-8-combination-strut-shearing-dies","title":"Milwaukee 49-16-1578 7\/8\" \u0026 1-5\/8\" x 1-5\/8\" Combination Strut Shearing Dies","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compatibility.svg\" alt=\"compatibility\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the 2933\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThese Milwaukee 7\/8\" \u0026amp; 1-5\/8\" x 1-5\/8\" Combination Strut Shearing Dies are made exclusively for the M18 FORCELOGIC Single Channel Strut Shear. That means proper fit, clean operation, and no guessing about compatibility.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean repeatable shears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe die profile is built for accurate and consistent cuts in standard strut. On the job, that means installation-ready results without the extra cleanup that slows you down.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast die swaps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eTool-free die changes and laser-etched markings make it easier to switch sizes and install the set correctly. Less downtime at the shear means more strut cut and hung.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Milwaukee 7\/8\" \u0026amp; 1-5\/8\" x 1-5\/8\" Combination Strut Shearing Dies, model 49-16-1578, are a replacement and application-specific die set for Milwaukee strut shearing equipment. This is a strut shearing die set designed for cutting standard strut profiles with clean, consistent results. If you already run the Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC Single Channel Strut Shear, this die set gives you coverage for 7\/8 inch and 1-5\/8 inch by 1-5\/8 inch standard strut sizes in one package.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is not just the size callout, but what it does on the job. These dies are made to deliver accurate, repeatable shears, so you get cuts that are ready for installation instead of cuts that create more work. Milwaukee also rates the set for up to 10,000 shears per die set, which matters for contractors doing high-volume strut work where wear life affects real cost over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilwaukee built this set specifically for its M18 FORCELOGIC Single Channel Strut Shear, not as a one-size-fits-all accessory. That exclusive compatibility is a good thing. It means the dies are engineered around the tool's shear mechanism, retention system, and intended cutting geometry. The result is a better fit and a more predictable cut than trying to make a general accessory do a dedicated job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJobsite practicality is clearly part of the design. Tool-free die changes help keep the shear moving between applications instead of sitting on the floor while someone digs for wrenches. Laser-etched markings help with size identification and installation, which sounds small until you are swapping dies in the field and want to avoid installing the wrong set. Milwaukee also calls out that there are no exposed blades, which is part of why strut shearing is often a cleaner, more controlled option for this kind of work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial and size details are straightforward and important. The dies are steel, the set weighs 1.61 pounds, and the overall dimensions are 3.11 inches long by 3 inches wide by 0.75 inches high. This set is intended for standard 1-5\/8 inch wide strut and 7\/8 inch strut height applications. Milwaukee also states these dies are for up to 12 gauge 1-5\/8 inch by 1-5\/8 inch strut, and specifically notes they are not for use in stainless steel strut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the right user, this is a productivity accessory, not a generic replacement part. It makes the most sense for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general construction crews that install a lot of channel strut and want faster, cleaner cuts with the Milwaukee cordless strut shear platform. If you own the compatible M18 FORCELOGIC shear and regularly work in these strut sizes, this is the die set that keeps the tool useful across common field applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMilwaukee 7\/8\" \u0026amp; 1-5\/8\" x 1-5\/8\" Combination Strut Shearing Dies for Faster Size Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeetool.com\/--\/web-images\/sc\/6492015019d6470198879a86ca5e3975?hash=a57fae67738bc782ab6c5380bdb5837a\u0026amp;lang=en\" alt=\"Milwaukee 7\/8 inch and 1-5\/8 inch x 1-5\/8 inch Combination Strut Shearing Dies shown as a two-piece die set for standard strut cutting on a jobsite shear system\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis die set is about keeping a strut shear useful across common channel sizes without slowing the crew down. You get a dedicated two-piece Milwaukee die set with clear markings and a profile designed for clean strut shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for the Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC Single Channel Strut Shear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-etched markings help identify size and install the dies correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo exposed blades and tool-free die changes support cleaner, faster work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Milwaukee 7\/8\" \u0026amp; 1-5\/8\" x 1-5\/8\" Combination Strut Shearing Dies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/model-number.svg\" alt=\"model-number\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Tool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombination strut shearing dies\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight (lbs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.61 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/length.svg\" alt=\"length\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.11 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/depth.svg\" alt=\"depth\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e For Strut Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e For Strut Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power-source.svg\" alt=\"power-source\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tool Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eExclusively compatible with the Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC Single Channel Strut Shear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrut Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFor standard strut, including pre-galv strut, green strut, zinc-plated strut, and hot dipped galvanized strut.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Limitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eNot for use in stainless steel strut.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical trades\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHVAC\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStrut installation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStandard channel strut cutting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHigh-volume prefab and install work\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA must-have die set if your crew lives on strut\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Milwaukee 7\/8\" \u0026amp; 1-5\/8\" x 1-5\/8\" Combination Strut Shearing Dies make a lot of sense for anyone trying to get more range and less downtime out of the M18 FORCELOGIC shear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contractors and installers already using the Milwaukee strut shear for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC support work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusive tool fit, clean repeatable shears, laser-etched markings, and tool-free changes all add up to less messing around between cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a universal die set, and it is not for stainless steel strut. If those two limits match your work, it is the right accessory.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tool do these dies fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are exclusively compatible with the Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC Single Channel Strut Shear.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strut sizes are these dies made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e This set is for 7\/8 inch strut and 1-5\/8 inch by 1-5\/8 inch standard strut applications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan these dies be used on stainless steel strut?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Milwaukee states these dies are not for use in stainless steel strut.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long are the dies expected to last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Milwaukee rates the die set for up to 10,000 shears per set.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Milwaukee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50185232351526,"sku":"49-16-1578","price":599.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/49-16-1578-includes.jpg?v=1778360687","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/milwaukee-49-16-1578-7-8-1-5-8-x-1-5-8-combination-strut-shearing-dies","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}