jack trolley
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 posted on 29/6/06 at 04:43 PM |
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Machine Mart Sheet Metal cutter
Anyone have any opinions on this?
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trikerneil
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 05:37 PM |
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I've got one
They're OK if you don't have access to anything better, easier than tinsnips!
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 05:45 PM |
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Hi, From the picture I think it is a wheel cutter. I don't have a Machine Mart wheel cutter but I do have one from Frost's. Assuming they
do a similar job they are ideal for trimming to a line without distortion particularly over a contoured surface such as a teardrop shape in aluminium.
They are a metal shapers tool for getting a perfect fit of two edges of aluminium prior to welding. Quite difficult to use but good for that
particular job.
However, for cutting sheet steel and aluminium there are much more suitable tools. I use a 6" sheer which cuts nicely to the line and electric
sheers and snips for curves. I could give you more information and will if you wish but I'll stop now before you die of boredom!!
Cheers
John
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 05:46 PM |
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I've got one -- not used it (yet) -- actuall it is quite small the larger shear one from machine mat is a better bet.
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owelly
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| posted on 2/7/06 at 01:58 AM |
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The main downside as far as I'm concerned, is that it leaves serrations on the surface of one edge of the material. One of the cutting wheels
has 'teeth' to help pull the work through.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 2/7/06 at 10:40 AM |
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Yes it really is only a tool for trimming and the bit trimmed off is discarded. I would not recommend it for cutting a piece of sheet for instance.
The great benefit of this type of cutter is that it will trim a curved piece of material without distortion. It has its place but not I would suggest
for general cutting that you would normally do with a sheer or snips.
John
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wilkingj
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| posted on 2/7/06 at 11:47 AM |
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I have one, and hardly ever get it out of the box.
I have an Air Nibbler, that stays in the drawer.
I got one of those Yellow £50 nibblers form the Kit Car Shows, works with a Drill and a couple of Blue plastic stands.
This is the dogs little bits, cuts neatly, quickly and effortlessly.
It doesnt like 1.2mm stainless, and tends to knacker the punches on 1.2mm Stainless,
anything else its like a knife through butter including 0.9mm stainless.
Just use a bit of oil to lube the cutter.
The wheely thing is OK, but as OWelly says leaves a serrated mark on the edge.
Aviation Tinsnips are pretty good too. But not the really cheap ones.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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ayoungman
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| posted on 5/7/06 at 12:43 PM |
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can also recommend the nibbler that goes into a power drill. I bought mine way back in 1987 from the Bromley motoring pageant. It has rebuilt 3
MG's and is still going strong !
"just like that !"
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