What is this tool

Looks like a sheet metal nibbler.

Bob

It looks like it to me also. I actually needed one. Thanks

It would appear to be a power sheet metal nibbler and/or edge flanger or something close to that.

Hey Iggy,

Looks like a steerable nibbler.

Brian Lawson

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I thought ALL nibblers were "steerable". Certainly, all the ones I've ever used were. I think that's part of their "charm".

LLoyd

Hey Lloyd,

No, they are not. Same as jig-saws....some are, some aren't. I have both types of those, but the nibbler I have is NOT steerable. You have to swing it by the body to change direction, whereas the steerable ones have the ability to go in any direction without swinging the body, but just by turning the head.

Take care.

Brian Lawson.

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Oh... you're talking about a pivoting head. I considered "steerable" to mean able to cut curves, which they all can do (usually do, even when you don't want them to ).

LLoyd

Looks like a sheet metal nibbler. I've got a couple of sizes which are compressed air powered -- a lot lighter to manipulate. But this looks as though it will handle thicker metal than mine. What is that gap -- 1/8" or so? I think that mine top out at 16 ga (1/16" close enough).

Be sure to lube the punch frequently.

And beware -- wherever you use it, there will be tons of little eight-moon nibblings with really sharp horns. At least steel will be easier to pick up with a magnet, aluminum of course doesn't get that sharp and doesn't hold a sharp point on the horn.

Enjoy, DoN.

I have one of these air-powered nibblers too. I use it only outside because of all those sharp little slivers.

Joe Gwinn