When I buy a new tool I always research it extensively, normally looking for reviews online and some YouTube reviews.
When I looked at buying a nibbler for cutting the mesh on my baskets and trugs, I couldn't really find a review on it so decided that if I did buy it then it would be worth adding mine out there.
If you don't want to watch the video, it's a good tool but very niche and won't be useful to everyone. Creates a fair bit of waste swarf, but also doesn't produce sparks. Quite heavy as well and doesn't turn that sharply, but does cut some really nice curves.
I also think "nibbler" is the funniest name for a tool ever!
Anyone else own a nibbler?
I don't but have used one from time to time. I don't do a lot of metal work and what metal work I do, I have used the old skilsaw with reversed blade method for cutting thin metals and dedicated abrasive blades for thicker stuff. Someday I would like to own a welder and if that ever comes true, I will get a nibbler too.
ReplyDeleteI'm lucky when it coms to metal working stuff, anything I need my dad and brother have. Even down to a CNC plasma cutter!
DeleteDid some metal siding work and worked for a metal siding and roofing company as a PM for a number of years. This machine (nibbler) is the only thing we'd use when cutting openings and panels (rib, corrugated, etc.) to match roof slopes. They cut clean and the metal will not rust as opposed to cut- off wheels.
ReplyDeleteI've a few barn roofs and the like in the past and can see ho wit would be a useful tool in that situation!
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