[Shop-talk] Nibbler

[Scott]

I'll say this about a/c repair/replacement:

It's a LOT easier than I thought. If you've got even a smidgen of 
mechanical aptitude AND the ability to plan the purchase, I see no 
reason why that's not a DIY job. The markup on that stuff is INSANE, 
such that I'd consider trying it, and I am horrible at electronics 
(which seems to be the real work in a/c).

Karl, I'd think with a \year to plan that you'd have few issues.

On 11/1/2013 7:26 PM, Karl Vacek wrote:
> If this is a double post I apologize, but I didn't see it so let's try
> again...
>
> Thanks to all for the replies, both on the list and private.  Looks like the
> HF air nibbler is the near-unanimous recommendation.  Even if it's a
> seldom-used tool, I'll get one as soon as there's a coupon.  And some extra
> dies and anvils too.
> In a separate post I'll ask for advice on the larger problem, which is that
> the HVAC is going to have to be replaced even if the nibbler helps me
> squeeze another A/C season or two out of it.
> Thanks again!