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Product Reviews:
Bessey D23 All Purpose Sheet Metal Nibbler |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: Self-Opening?
Comments: This was advertized as self opening however after a liberal oiling it still sticks shut. Maybe it take some use to loosen it up. I have not actually used it for a job yet because I want to practice on a piece of scrap Al 1st.
appears like it should work as advertised. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: great tool
Comments: Tool is well made and work as it should. What would you expect, its a Bessey? |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: It does OK, however not the best all around nibbler
Comments: I purchased this identical tool at a discount tool store that specializes in Asian import tools. The regular list price was $6.99 and it was on clearance for $5.00. It is actually not a nibbler. It should be called a sheer. It sheers a strip of metal rather than nibbling out little pieces. It does straight lines and curves just fine, however it cannot make a 90 degree turn like a nibbler can. The cutter on mine is a loose fit in the jaws. I do not know if they are all that way or if mine is defective. The result is that it turns the edge of the metal along the cut. I have to do a little hammering on the piece when I am done to get it flat again. I have used it to fabricate parts from aluminum sheet metal and it is meeting my needs. however I think I want the Klein tool next time. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Bessey Sheet Metal Nibbler review
Comments: I ordered this product so that I could install a whole-house humidifier. I needed to cut2rectangular holes and1round hole in my ductwork in order to accomplish this. The Bessey Sheet Metal Nibbler worked perfectly!! The product is reliable and sturdy. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Great nibbler for straight cuts in thin metal!!
Comments: I purchased this hand nibbler, along with several others, for use in a Middle School class (10-14 yeear olds) where we were cutting 1/16" aluminum. almost all of the kids had enough hand strength to use it effectively. The scissors design supplies quite a bit of leverage compared to other nibbler designs. The main drawback is that this nibbler really wants to make straight cuts. almost all other hand nibblers (such as the Klein Tools nibbler) allow you to easily make 90 degree turns. This1does not.
Here are2tips:
When making long cuts, take partial bites just as you would with a pair of scissors. This is significan notly easier than cutting completely through each time. you will end up with little curls of scrap. Watch that these do not get stuck in the tool.
In tight spots (like when cutting near angles), it sometimes helps to flip the tool upside down... |
