Robust built tool, no instructions included but it was self explanatory to install the 16" handle and to thread in the piece that secures metal being cut (see photo #3). The base was easily attached to a $40 WEN grinder pedestal without needing to drill any holes. The mounting hardware is included with the shear, which was a plus. Mounting holes are placed at 7 1/2" by 2 1/2" or 19.0 x 6.0 cm for you metric folks. The shear will not cut a full 5" wide so plan on 4 1/2" and I believe the thickness capacity could be greater with a longer handle. The blades are sharp and it walked right through a stainless steel silverware spoon handle. I just need to mount the pedestal to my shop floor. Well made and a nice price!***Update... the lower shear blade dented while cutting some 5/16" mild steel rod. I contacted the seller, requesting they ship me a replacement blade and they simply shipped me a 2nd new shear tool. There was no damage to the top shear blade so the bottom blade must not have been properly hardened at the factory. I was not asked to return the 1st shear. Great service to stand behind their product! WOW 6 star rating.