Draper 35748 Expert Hand Nibbler for Metal Sheet, Plastic,Blue,250 mm

In the past I have used a grinder or jigsaw to cut thin sheet metal, this does the same job without the noise, vibration, sparks, flying metal shards/filings and material sliding around if not clamped.It's very handy for cutting small amounts of material and material less than 1mm thick but for prolonged use it would be tough on your hands. There may be a bigger version available more suited to thicker material or long use.I've always found the Draper Expert range of tools to be good quality

Been using tin snips for years and struggling to cut areas that weren't edges. Bought this nibbler to be able to cut between larger sections of sheet and was surprised at how easily it cuts. It cuts cleanly without trying to bend the sheeting and is quite easy to cut to a line. Quality of the product seems good too. For the cheap price I was pleasantly surprised.

Used a lot

Worked well to cut the bottom of a K40 laser machine. Metal approx 0.8 thick

As the name suggests, it is a nibbler and not a pair of shears. However, with a little practice and thought very easy to use and does the job admirably. Good value for money.

If you're cutting a sheet metal in the middle, snips will struggle where as this tool will have no problem

Great for sheet steel, difficult to use on formed roof sheeting. I struggled to get it to traverse the ridges.Takes a lot of forward pressure to get it to progress as it shears out a strip and pushes it up out of the way as you move forward. It can take it out of your hands.Took a photo to show it in progress of cutting a straight line in a roof panel. Curves might be a challenge if they’re tight.The panel in the photos is 0.7mm thick steel.

Just needed the nibbler for a one of project. I did the job quite well. I'm sure a professional engineer would have done a better job, but it would have cost a whole lot more, so worth every penny.