Makita JN1601 Sheet Metal Nibbler, 16 Ga, 5.0 A, 120V,Blue
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A nibbler is able to work in smaller circles and with greater precision. As you cut with a shear, you'll be dealing with a strip of sheet metal. On thinner metal, I believe the nibbler is better, and on thicker metal, shear. I hope this has been of assistance.
I didn't get a hard case with the one I bought on Amazon.
Yes, to compensate for the offset between the outer edge of the tool head and the cutter, your pattern will need to be slightly smaller than you want as a finished product, and you'll also need to keep a constant relative angle.
I've made an 18ga cut. Cuts are very simple, and I believe it could handle 16 gauge wire.
Selected User Reviews For Makita JN1601 Sheet Metal Nibbler, 16 Ga, 5.0 A, 120V,Blue
I purchased the Makita JN1601 Nibbler in order to construct a steel-clad pole barn. When it comes to cutting ribbed steel, this tool shines. With this nibbler, what would normally take several minutes with tin snips or metal shears takes only 20 seconds. It's quite impressive, and unlike some of the others, it shoots the crescent moon-shaped nibbles away from the operator (downward). The main caution for any nibbler is that if you walk on them, the nibbles will become embedded in your shoe soles, and you may track them into your home, where they will become stuck in carpets or scratch hardwood floors. (I can tell you this from personal experience!).
Holy cow. I'm slamming my head against the wall. Years ago, I constructed two steel structures: one for myself (2000 square feet) and another for a friend (3500 square feet). We fought with hand shears, bled, and cursed a lot for those two structures- Blisters were present, as well as ragged edges. This summer, another friend decided he wanted to build a shop as well, and I can't say "no" to a good project, so I bought one of these for this project. br>br>Cuts like crazy, easy to control, makes beautiful curves, whacks through ribbed building sheets, and makes you look like a pro doing it. This is an important piece of gear. I would have gone to great lengths to get one for the first two buildings if I had known how useful it was. br>br>The only caution I can issue is to be cautious of the curf; it leaves "fingernail trimmings" of very sharp steel in its wake, which a roofing magnet easily picked up.
Curves and circles are easily cut with this powerful tool. Great quality, heavy-duty product. The trigger is a little tricky to use at first because it locks in place rather than simply pulling or pushing. Curve cutting has never been easier with a metal tool. The only drawback is that it scatters tiny fingernail/toenail clippings all over the place, which can be very sharp and stick to anything. We recommend using a magnetic pick-up tool or keeping a shop vac handy. Other metal cutting tools have a harder time fitting into tight spaces than this one. If you're cutting overhead, you'll need to wear safety glasses. It has a purpose, just like any other tool. Straight cuts are not recommended, but curves are ideal.
It makes a nice cut. What could be better is some kind of attachment that allows you to easily run up against a straight edge to cut a straight line; I was able to cut it close and then sanded the edges to wear as needed. It's a pain to deal with the metal scraps that result from the cutting process. This is supposed to be a $200 prize. I believe it is an overpriced 00 tool. However, because I needed this tool for two projects, I would purchase it again.
This thing is unstoppable! I used it to install my metal roof. It's a hip roof with a ridge cap that extends for 170 feet. So that's 320' of cuts for the panels on each side of the Ridgeline; if I hadn't had this tool, I would have been suffering and dying from all those cuts! Definitely lay down a tarp to catch the half-Moon shavings that the nibbler spits out. It throws the chips away from the operator, which is a good thing because those things can be dangerous! If you're assisting someone with the cuts, make sure they don't end up in your shoes!.
I used this nibler to cut 1400 linear feet of R Panel for skirting on a few houses. This is an excellent tool. Although it appears to be costly, it is a significant time saver. We pushed it hard on a hot day, and it did shut down due to thermal protection once, but it came back to life after cooling down. Buy it. You will not be sorry.
I bought this to cut sheet metal siding and trim for a project we're working on. rib" (R- On a large outbuilding, 29 gauge siding/roofing was installed. This nibbler is simple to operate, and you'll be up and running in no time. When cutting, I recommend pulling up on the tool to reduce panel vibration and flapping. You'll learn to cut well by quickly following a line. Making good, quick cuts was well worth the $270 I paid for it.
Years ago, I had to purchase this for my husband. We need to inclose and roof a 10 by 22 coop, so he used it for all the tin and 17 gauge fence wire. The highest point is 12 feet high. With two fence wire windows measuring 15 feet by 3 feet each. It's a dream to cut with. My husband is the original "Tim the toolman," walking down the chalk line straight. However, he was unable to make a mistake. This is an excellent present that is well worth the money.
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