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    Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nibblers. Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nibblers. Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nibblers. Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nibblers. Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers, Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Nibblers. Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.
    Style B—Style B comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.243, so they meet standards for hand-held equipment. They also meet OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302 and fulfill requirements for power-operated hand tools.
    Style D—Style D can also cut aluminum with the punch, die, and stripper for use on aluminum (sold separately).
    Cannot Be Sold To—Nibblers, punches, and dies that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted due to product regulations.
    For Max. Thk.
    Material
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Cut
    Wd.
    Min. Cut
    Radius
    Overall
    Lg.
    Punch
    Housing
    No-Load Strokes per
    min., stroke/min
    Flat Stock Cutting
    Speed, in/min
    Starting
    Hole Dia.
    For Texture
    Switch Type
    Voltage
    Current,
    amp
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Cutting Pattern— Right Curves, Straight, Left Curves
     
    (A) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    1/16"3/64"7/64"1/4"1 3/4"10 1/4"SteelPolycarbonate
    		2,200741/2"Corrugated, FlatPush Button120V DC5Outside United States3601A710000000
     
    (B) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    1/8"3/32"5/64"0.24"2 1/2"12 1/4"SteelMagnesium1,0001051 21/32"Corrugated, FlatToggle120V AC, 120V DC4—3604A7100000000
     
    (C) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    11/64"1/8"3/16"0.21"6"13"SteelAluminum
    		260482 1/2"FlatTrigger with Lock110V AC3 to 5—3557A1200000000
     
    (D) For Use On Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    1/4"11/64"3/8"1/4"8"14 1/4"SteelAluminum
    		240483 1/2"FlatTrigger with Lock120V AC15—3819A7700000000
     
    Cutting Pattern— Straight
     
    (D) For Use On Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    1/4"11/64"3/8"1/4"32"14 1/4"SteelAluminum
    		240483 1/2"FlatTrigger with Lock120V AC15—3819A100000000
     
    Accessories for Nibblers
    Each
    Replacement Punch for Style A (Cannot Be Sold to Outside United States)3601A711000000
    Replacement Punch for Style B3604A7200000
    Replacement Punch for Style C3557A2400000
    Replacement Punch for Style D3819A1400000
    Additional Punch for Style D (Required for Cutting Aluminum)3819A1500000
    Additional Punch for Style D (Required for Cutting Stainless Steel)3819A1600000
    Replacement Die for Style A (Cannot Be Sold to Outside United States)3601A71200000
    Replacement Die for Style B3604A73000000
    Replacement Die for Style C3557A2200000
    Replacement Die for Style D3819A1100000
    Additional Die for Style D (Required for Cutting Aluminum)3819A1200000
    Replacement Die Holder for Style B3604A11000000
    Replacement Stripper Die for Style C3557A10200000
    Replacement Stripper Die for Style D3819A103000000
    Replacement Stripper Die for Style D (Required for cutting aluminum)3819A17000000
    Replacement Toggle Switch for Style B3604A1500000
    Replacement Assembly Screws for Style D3819A1050000
    Replacement Cord for Style C3557A10300000
    Replacement Cord for Style B3604A1400000
    Replacement Cord for Style D3819A10600000
    Replacement Bearing for Style D3819A10400000
    Replacement Gear for Style C3557A10100000
    Replacement Gear for Style D3819A10200000
    Replacement Grease Fitting for Style D3819A1010000

    Plier-Action Keyway Hole Punches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hole Punches. Plier-Action Keyway Hole Punches.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Hole Punches. Plier-Action Keyway Hole Punches.
    Cut keyways at the edges of existing holes. Also known as a keyway nibbler.
    For Keyway Notch
    Lg. × Wd.
    For Max.
    Steel Thk.
    Material
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
     
    Keyway
    3/32" × 1/8", 1/8" × 3/16"1/8"Steel3536A110000000
     

    Sheet Metal Nibbler

    Image of ProductInUse. Side2 orientation. Nibblers. Sheet Metal Nibbler.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Left Curves. Front orientation. Nibblers. Sheet Metal Nibbler.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Left

    Curves

    Make round, square, and irregular-shaped holes with this punch-style hole cutter. Drill a 3/8" dia. starting hole, then push the cutter through the hole and squeeze the handles together to cut out small pieces of material.
    For Max. Thk.
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Copper
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Opening
    Style
    Punch
    Material
    Starting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Cutting Pattern— Left Curves, Straight
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Copper, Plastic, and Steel
    3/64"1/16"1/16"7 1/4"SteelSilverManualSteel3/8"3623A24000000
     

    Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Safety Guard

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Safety Guard.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Safety Guard, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Prevent waste from flying up as you work. A double blade makes two cuts, creating a 7/64" wide strip that peels back leaving little distortion and smooth edges. Also known as aviation snips, these snips have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.
    Spring-Assisted Open—A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
    Serrated Edge—The serrated blade edge prevents slipping.
    Latch Lock—A locking latch holds jaws together when the snips are not in use.
    Snips
    Replacement
    Blades
    For Max. Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Cut
    Wd.
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Brass
    Copper
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Grip
    Material
    Opening Style
    Blade Edge
    Lock
    Type
    Performance
    Each
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastic, Steel, and Tin
    11"1/4"7/64"3/64"1/16"1/16"1/16"SteelPlasticBlack/OrangePlasticSpring AssistedStraight × SerratedLatchHigh Force3793A40000003793A11000000
     

    Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nibblers. Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nibblers. Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers, Style B.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Nibblers. Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers.

    Style A

    Style B

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    These nibblers punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.
    For
    Max. Thk.
    Material
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Cut
    Wd.
    Min. Cut
    Radius
    Overall
    Lg.
    Punch
    Housing
    No-Load Strokes per
    min., stroke/min
    Flat Stock Cutting
    Speed, in/min
    Starting
    Hole Dia.
    For
    Texture
    Switch
    Type
    Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Each
    Cutting Pattern— Right Curves, Straight, Left Curves
     
    (A) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Steel, and Tin
    3/64"1/32"1/4"1/4"7 1/16"SteelAluminum
    		3,200621/2"CorrugatedLever2137615A710000000
     
    (B) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, and Tin
    3/64"3/64"3/16"3/16"7"SteelPlastic2,60046.55/8"CorrugatedLever43761A75000000
     
    Replacements for Nibblers
    Each
    Replacement Punch for Style A37615A66000000
    Replacement Punch for Style B3761A8600000
    Replacement Die for Style A37615A6700000
    Replacement Die for Style B3761A8700000

    Nibbler Attachment for Portable Drills

    Image of ProductInUse. With Drill (Not Included). Front orientation. Contains Inset. Nibblers. Nibbler Attachment for Portable Drills.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Nibblers. Nibbler Attachment for Portable Drills.

    With

    Drill

    (Not

    Included)

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Turn your portable drill into a punch cutter for cutting curved and straight shapes in flat and corrugated sheet metal and plastic. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.
    Nibblers
    Replacement
    Punches
    For Max. Thk.
    Material
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Min. Cut
    Radius
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Max. Drill
    Speed, rpm
    Shank
    Size
    Shank
    Shape
    Punch
    Housing
    Starting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Cutting Pattern— Right Curves, Straight, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tin
    1/32"1/32"1/32"3/16"5 5/8"3,0001/4"HexSteelPlastic1/2"7293A1100000007293A14000000
     

    Sheet Metal Notchers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal Notchers.
    Image of Specification. Notches Shown on Sheet Metal. Front orientation. 32° Notch Angle.

    Notches

    Shown on

    Sheet Metal

    Cut up to 1" deep V-shaped notches in sheet metal.
    For Max. Thk.
    Notch
    Angle
    Notch
    Dp.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    For Use On Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    32°13/16"9"1/32"1/64"1/32"SteelSteelBlackRubber
    		Manual2448A110000000
     

    Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips. Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Straight Cutting Pattern. Smooth-Edge High-Force Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips with Offset Handles, Left-Curved Cutting Pattern, Right-Curved Cutting Pattern.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    These snips have two blades that cut a 1/8" wide strip—peel it back for smooth edges with little distortion. Also known as aviation snips, these snips have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.
    Spring-Assisted Open—A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
    Latch Lock—A locking latch holds jaws together when the snips are not in use.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Cut
    Lg.
    Cut
    Wd.
    For Max.
    Steel Thk.
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Handle
    Color
    Grip
    Material
    Opening Style
    Blade Edge
    Lock
    Type
    Performance
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, and Tin
    10"1 3/8"1/8"1/32"SteelSteelYellowPlasticSpring AssistedStraight × StraightLatchHigh Force3908A11000000
     
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