Guys, can you tell me what the difference between a nibbler and shears are (Electric units)
Tin, I use to just put my wood blade in the circular saw backwards for cutting thin steel, worked just dandy in a pinch.
I was always under the impression that electric shears are for thinner gauge metal and the nibblers are for the thicker stuff. I noticed that a lot of the electric shears I have seen are good for 18 gauge or so.
I did a steel garage last year. I bought the dewalt 18ga electric shears to cut the steel siding panels, best investment I ever made! Seems like you made the right choice with the nibbler.
Dave
2"x4" hole? 4" angle grinder w/cutoff wheel, and a steady hand,:thumbsup:
Well said, must be my scottish blood speaking.Agreed, it works okay for a little bit of cutting. But for real quantities like we had on that job, and what i think Plazaman is doing, you need something better.
Skill saw with abrasive blade = very slow, dusty, smokey, sparks, blades wear very very fast.
Grinder, same deal...
Best Best Solution so far....... Jig Saw with metal blade! Almost cuts like butter, no smoke, no dust, no sparks.
Im going to try to cancel the order on the nibbler, on monday.