On Sun, 09 Aug 2015 06:32:02 -0700, Larry Jaques
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On Sun, 9 Aug 2015 04:05:40 -0700 (PDT), Sue
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On Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 4:43:08 PM UTC-5, Steve B wrote:
I have noticed there are two types of cutters for sheet metal. One a
nibbler, one a shear.

The one nibbler I see apparently cuts out small pieces, almost circles, and
imagine that would be for very fine work. The other "nibbler" has two
blades that are about 3/4" long that go up and down, pinching and shearing
the metal.

The third is a shear, much like a pair of electrified scissors.

A brief description of each and its use would be appreciated. When it comes
down to it, I will probably need all three for various stuff.

And lastly, I see some run on air. If one has a good compressor, is there
any important differences between the electric and air models?

This is going to run a few bucks, so wanted to ask first.

And is buying refurbished worth the savings or not? Problems later vs: new?

Steve

Hi Steve,

You should check out this video on youtube https://youtu.be/M2ceCfijw-0
Beverly Shear B1
It's the best bench top sheet metal shear I've seen. Expensive and tough to find, but very versatile!

Does anyone have any experience with the HF version of the Beverly?
It's just $139 on sale right now.

I've been enamored of the Beverly for decades now, having used one
once, in another life.

They are not bad. Need a Beverly? I find them every now and then.

Gunner, who hopes your trip home went well.