90 55 280 Nibblers - Essential Tools for Efficient Cutting Review

I have read many reviews of this tool and I have to say they were correct. The tool has a design flaw that makes it very easy to squeeze your hand. I also limed the tool and used it several times. I think if I bought this from a store and tried it I wouldn't buy it.

Wear gloves (as others have mentioned to avoid accidental pinching and blistering) and get the job done by building grip strength. knew what he was getting himself into. But this tool exceeded my expectations for a controlled, clean cut.

These pliers will cut a clean groove in 16ga material leaving a clean edge with no curl or distortion. It leaves a bit of jaggedness, but nothing significant. Some of the reviews that mention pinching are correct, but if you're aware and careful, it's not a problem for those experienced with hand tools. 4 stars instead of 5 because it takes quite a long time. small cut so if you have a long piece of steel it will take a lot of cuts and you might consider a power punch press.

Cuts well but pinches fingers too easily when punching through metal. Also, due to the design of the cutter, it will not cut to the edge of the wall of a closed box. It's a well-made tool, but the head limits its usefulness, and learning to protect your fingers is a painful experience.

These Knipex Nibblers are quality tools and they work well. Knipex is known for quality and these nibblers live up to that expectation. They cut easily and practically do not deform the metal edge. I've used them on both 20 and 22 gauge. A small detail - when cutting, pay attention to the position of the hands. The handles have raised sections that allow you to push the tool forward, but if you have leather on those sections you'll feel it as you cut through.

My wife wanted me to weld a sheet metal backing board to the metal frame of the painting and all I had to cut was some scissors. I knew they would leave a jagged edge with a lot of deformed metal if the scissors were moved. I did a little research and found wire cutters that are recommended for cutting things like this. I was surprised at the high price and thought I'd probably never make a picture frame out of it again, so I was a bit reluctant to make a purchase. Unfortunately, this became…