Nibblers vs Single Cut Shears vs Double Cut Shears - Cutting Sheet Metal - Right Tool For the Job

Like all great debates, nibblers or shears is a hot topic for fans of each tool. Nick is here today to talk about the pros and cons of each, and which metal cutting application might be the right one for you on the job. Join him on a learning adventure, and be sure to grab your nibblers or shears at the links below!

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#ohiopowertool #milwaukeetool #dewalt

[WhirlysWorldVideo]

Always intrigued when I find a video that succinctly and thoroughly answers the exact question I had, and I notice it was just posted a few days ago. Thanks for NOT rambling on about your personal life, what other projects you're working on, political opinions, etc. etc. etc. YT NEEDS more technical content like this. Great job!!!

[harmonyt]

"If you're cutting through metal siding all day, please get some shears. Don't torture yourself."

That's the kind of unambiguous actionable quote I've been looking for.

[ccadama]

@Ohio Power Tool. Thanks Nick for explaining when to use a shear or nibbler. Again, the right tool depending on the type of metal work.

Hope you, the entire staff at OPT, and your families stay safe and well.

[ashleypeaker]

heya have both sheers and niblers. The milwaukee nibler does have a bag attached to catch those fishhooks though can be a bit tiresome emptying it all the time, but beats cleaning them up. We use the niblers for what we call mini orb or mini flute as it doesn’t stretch the sheets when u cut and the sheers (single) for everything else. good vid.👍

[russellrousseau]

Thanks, great video. Straight to the point and explained very well.

[johncronin]

Great video - short and to the point. Bravo

[Colindstuart]

We build circular metal tanks with corrugated steel roofs. We have the manually trim the roof to be a circle (offset a few inches past the tank wall). Looking for a way to slide a guide along the curved edge of the tank which holds a cutter that can do over 100ft of overlapping corrugated metal in a reasonable time.

[brandonglidden]

Thank you for the video, learned something new!

[glennbrichacek]

After using a metal hole saw in an already existing vent to cut a hole in the vent, could I use the hole to start a cut with this tool.

[chrismoore]

This is informative for this newbie and succinct: thank you!

[RandyZimmerman-ppwj]

What would be best for cutting oil barrels please and thank you

[uncomnselecta]

What's the best for cutting 2 sheets at once?

[doublestitches]

Is there any corded tool that is less violent, heavy and more precise than an angle grinder for cutting out rusted sections of car sheet metal floors and rockers?

[Jabberwok]

Check out the Jetco Wachtel Panel Cutter.

[castillodelosreyes]

What would you recommend to cut out the panel for a window on a Ford Transit cargo van?

[Dickyboi]

I have a Nibbler that does not use electricity, but it's kinda Hard to use, we use Hammer or other Tools, but if you're experienced, it's fine without a Sweat

[Omega]

Brill video got a question about which of these would be worth using on Van doors. I currently am about to go into fitting high security van hook locks and will be working on side sliding and rear double doors. What would be best for dealing with the tighter areas as normally you use Airsaws/blades but like a commenter said down below I hate working with all the wires plus I will be mobile so lugging an Air compressor is going to be a pain. I was going to jump for the nibbler but I noticed it did leave a slightly more jagged cut and cant have the cut too rough as I will be working in mms so tight is an uderstatement.

[oneonlynono]

Thank you soooo much mate for that outstanding Video ... helps heaps ❤

[Mytrackphone]

I would like to cut stainless steel mens womens rings to have words formed Like Andy Kim Tracy Nancy caps or small caps. Not engraved but chizzled and formed or sculpted like u would do a vlock of clay wood marble and make a statue or something.. In 2024 is there hand held tools that would help me do these crafts faster and less manuel than primarily just using saws etc? I would use both but researching what options make this less time and energy thanks

[stevec]

So I have a project I just changed out a deadbolt and what I realized is the house is pretty old so I want to use the existing deadbolt that is already installed in the door where the pin goes in. My question to you guys are what rotary tool would best fit my needs to cut upwards a little bit so the pin would fit perfectly in.