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Nibbler |
Shear |
| Overview |
Chomps a complete section (c-shapped holes) out of its material |
Cuts material like a pair of scissors |
| Best Uses |
Best choice for cutting small tight curves due to its c-shaped hole it punches. It can do straight lines (rough/jagged), but best used with a guide rail |
Cutting straight lines or large gradual curves into sheet metal |
| Suited For |
Sheet Metal, HVAC |
Sheet Metal, HVAC |
| Other Notes |
Can be messy, leaves "half-moon" shape chips/cutouts around your work area |
Clean straight cuts are its primary focus |