Inexpensive Useful Tool

[GrandpaMcGurk]

Guys, thought I'd pass this along for those that aren't already aware of it.

This very well built tool has become one of those my "can't be without" tool box goodies.

A friend turned me on to it years ago and I've been using it since, it's called a "nibbler".

They are intended for use on circuit boards for cutting openings etc.

It'll easily produce a clean cut in plastic from .010 up to about .060 and as you can see if you drill a pilot hole you can cut openings.

I bought these at Radio Shack for about eleven bucks.

Haven't tried them on thin metal but I'm sure I will as the nibber end of the tool is pretty rugged. Seems like every time I use them I find a new use...good stuff!

[Don Wheeler]

They work fine on aluminum chassis for electronic projects, not so good for steel unless it's really thin.

Don

[Jon Cole]

Good tip! I have seen those (IIRC) in auto resto catalogs (such as Eastwood's) never thought about using them on plastic! That alone was worth the $100. I paid Gregg to join this forum!