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Re: sheet metal nibbler

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Subject: Re: sheet metal nibbler
From: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 12:44:06 -0800 (PST)
Yes they work, yes they make electric ones.
They also make electric shears.
But personally I prefer the band saw in vertical position -
seems easier, quicker, more accurate and almost inlimited
thickness - unless your holding hand gets too hot.
YMMV - Derek


--- Mark wrote:
> I'm going to be needing to cut a bunch of sheet metal to
> piece in around 
> rollcage tubes.  There'll be a few of us working and I've
> only got one 
> plasma cutter which is what I normally use for this kinda
> thing.
> 
> What other good ways are there to cut sheet metal?  I've
> seen nibbler type 
> things, but never held one or used one.  Do they work
> well?  Do they make 
> electric powered ones?  (the plasma will be using the
> air...)  How thick can they cut?





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