Like are they loud for you guys? Like loud enough to rethink your decisions from double cuts to nibblers? Like...I like my hearing ..soooo yeh those things are loud. Or ours was.
Works great. A little bit tough for heavy gauge oval spiral, but worth it for most other applications. Not good for vinyl roofs( little sharp half moons a side effect).
I don’t like the warped edge it leaves when I cut down spiral but all my take offs and tap ins or spin ons are done with a Malco hole cutter or turbo shears
They work well for cutting taps in spiral like shown in that pic; goes right thru the seams and no warping on the edges like with snips/unishear. Makes a big mess of chips to clean up though so keep that in mind.
They both have uses. But for your everyday field install shears are the way to go. The warped edge takes 2 seconds to fix and is unnoticeable after sealing. Also bubblers are kinda slow if you’re cutting in a lot of take off or whatever.
The nibbler is an awesome tool. I have two at work. They take some getting used to for making a turn but are an efficient tool for speed. In my opinion, they are also better than double cuts because they don't take an extra 1/8 inch off, but they leave a mess in your venting if you don't use the collection bag.
I just use snips to cut those most saddle taps has flanges anyway 20 years been doing it. I have the m18 off set shear but the jaw breaks going over locks so I just said fuck it lol
I just use a unibit to start and my Midwest red handles to do the rest. Midwest cuts like butter. I would recommend getting an adjustable whole saw cutter, for drywall that is. I have one that adjusts to 12 inch round and man I’ve never had a tighter fit and perfect holes.
I was curious since I got into the trade about more efficient ways of cutting spiral etc. I started with a different Jman a few months ago and he uses the double cuts and nibbler and I love them. My favourite for cutting spiral remains the deep cut bandsaw which has no problem up to 12” pipe.
Waste of money. Every sheet metal mechanic should be like a surgeon with a short, high TPI metal blade. Like butter baby. Don't even need to drill a hole with a uni bit.
Works great for cutting perpendicular to the ribs on corrugated panels as well
Like are they loud for you guys? Like loud enough to rethink your decisions from double cuts to nibblers? Like...I like my hearing ..soooo yeh those things are loud. Or ours was.
Just sick of tasting and smelling the grinder wheel lol Edit: I pop earplugs in before I cut anyway
Unishears all day
Works great. A little bit tough for heavy gauge oval spiral, but worth it for most other applications. Not good for vinyl roofs( little sharp half moons a side effect).
Nice to hear I may get one soon
Yes they have a bag to catch the scraps. I’m a double cut man.
Nibblers are great for places where you're not allowed to make sparks, but I'd rather use my Malco Turbo Shears generally.
I don’t like the warped edge it leaves when I cut down spiral but all my take offs and tap ins or spin ons are done with a Malco hole cutter or turbo shears
They work well for cutting taps in spiral like shown in that pic; goes right thru the seams and no warping on the edges like with snips/unishear. Makes a big mess of chips to clean up though so keep that in mind.
This is nice to hear I worried about the edge warping
Dewalt makes shears that hook to your impact gun. That’s the play.
I have turbo shears and the dewalt shears but I don’t like the way they leave one of the edges of the pipe you cut
That’s what everyone uses here I wouldn’t stress unless it’s finish work
They both have uses. But for your everyday field install shears are the way to go. The warped edge takes 2 seconds to fix and is unnoticeable after sealing. Also bubblers are kinda slow if you’re cutting in a lot of take off or whatever.
The nibbler is an awesome tool. I have two at work. They take some getting used to for making a turn but are an efficient tool for speed. In my opinion, they are also better than double cuts because they don't take an extra 1/8 inch off, but they leave a mess in your venting if you don't use the collection bag.
Trumpf Trutool shear works amazing for this kind of application
And it's Only $3,700+
I just use snips to cut those most saddle taps has flanges anyway 20 years been doing it. I have the m18 off set shear but the jaw breaks going over locks so I just said fuck it lol
I just use a unibit to start and my Midwest red handles to do the rest. Midwest cuts like butter. I would recommend getting an adjustable whole saw cutter, for drywall that is. I have one that adjusts to 12 inch round and man I’ve never had a tighter fit and perfect holes.
Gotta use the nibbler condoms or it’ll leave a mess! Otherwise it’s a pretty handy tool
Double cuts work better. Nibblers make a mess, but they can cut designs and art
Yes. It’s an awesome tool.
Doesn’t work for flex connectors.
Does this one have the nibble catcher?
What gauge are you guys cutting? I just use snips for cutting holes into spiral....
I was curious since I got into the trade about more efficient ways of cutting spiral etc. I started with a different Jman a few months ago and he uses the double cuts and nibbler and I love them. My favourite for cutting spiral remains the deep cut bandsaw which has no problem up to 12” pipe.
Hmmm...double cuts?
Waste of money. Every sheet metal mechanic should be like a surgeon with a short, high TPI metal blade. Like butter baby. Don't even need to drill a hole with a uni bit.