Craig Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Can anyone recommend a metal nibbler? I'm considering the Sealey SNA9821. Has anyone used it, is it any good, or would you suggest something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Never used a drill powered one, but I got one of these:https://www.vevor.co.uk/metal-nibbler-c_11028/vevor-electric-metal-nibbler-shear-nibbler-cutter-0-07in-1-8mm-thickness-380w-p_010776450179 It's adequate for what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Thanks Sam. That looks better than the drill attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogie Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 If you are doing long cuts then a metal shear may be better https://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Metal-Cutting-Shears-AT022/dp/B006B3OX8A But they don't nibble Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I never had much luck with the drill-powered ones. I have an air-powered version, which works well but you obviously need a big compressor to run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Get down to Lidl! https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/diy-deals/parkside-nibbler/p54454 no quibble 3yr warranty too.... What are you cutting? I used an evolution circular saw for cutting my car port roofing sheets (0.7mm) and it was awesome if a little scary. Really quick, but no use on anything other than straight cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 I will see if my local Lidl has them. I am going to try cutting 1mm thick wriggly tin sheets. I was going to go with a 1mm cutting disc in my angle grinder, but that scares the bejesus out of me, as some of the cuts are 2 metres in length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardthread Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 18 hours ago, Craig said: Can anyone recommend a metal nibbler? I'm considering the Sealey SNA9821. Has anyone used it, is it any good, or would you suggest something else? I've had two very similar looking tools, both made in the country that gave us the plague and not branded Sealey. The first was OK for a while then the blue 'hardened'(?) tip snapped cutting flat steel (car bodywork). I got a second to have as an if needed tool, that seized the first time I used it, it probably needs internal adjustment. I resorted to an angle grinder. So, to answer your question, I doubt one of these would cut your corrugated sheeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogie Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 12 hours ago, Craig said: I will see if my local Lidl has them. I am going to try cutting 1mm thick wriggly tin sheets. I was going to go with a 1mm cutting disc in my angle grinder, but that scares the bejesus out of me, as some of the cuts are 2 metres in length. Angle grinder, 1mm plasma cutter disc, goggles, ear protectors. - no problem Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I used my circular saw to do a 5m straight cut on my carport. It does throw out small chunks of very hot metal, makes a fair old noise but works brilliantly. Nice clean cut. Just support the sheeting along the cut. Multi material blades are available in lots of sizes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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