I got a nibbler from Harbor Freight, which has served me
well. Electric plug in. No compressor needed.

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"Matt" wrote in message
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I want to cut some sheet steel. I expect I might have to
make several
feet of cuts at a time, and I might need to make ten feet of
cuts in a
few months. I expect the material will be 304 stainless or
similar, say
around 22 ga. (0.031 inches) give or take 20%.

Would it likely be unpleasant to use a muscle-powered
nibbler? Should I
just plan on a pneumatic nibbler? Would I likely see much
difference
in the finished product? I'm not set up for air tools right
now, but I
could probably rent something ...

Please advise.