Corded sheet metal shears and nibblers by Makita

Makita corded sheet metal shears and nibblers up to 3.2 mm

Makita corded sheet metal shears and nibblers are the mains-powered machines for cutting thin metal sheet without sparks or distortion, for roofers, ventilation fitters and sheet metal workers. They cut steel and other metal sheet up to 3.2 mm.

Sheet thickness is the first criterion. Models up to 1.6 mm handle roofing sheet, gutters and ductwork, the heavier models up to 3.2 mm cut thicker plate. Then choose between shear and nibbler. A shear cuts off a strip and leaves a clean straight edge. A nibbler punches small pieces out of the material, so it follows curves and cut-outs easily and handles profiled sheet without bending it. A curve shear up to 1 mm is made for tight radii in thin sheet.

Power runs from 380 W on the light models to 710 W on the machines that cut 3.2 mm, and several versions come in a MAKPAC case. These shears are part of Makita electrical power tools, which also include the corded grinders, saws and hammers.