Danny King Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 This might be a tad stupied but what is a nibbler, Just been offered one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k@lsb Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 A nibbler is a tool for cutting sheet metal with minimal distortion. One type operates much like a punch and die, with a blade that moves in a linear fashion against a fixed die, removing small bits of metal and leaving a kerf approximately 6 mm wide. Another type operates similar to tin snips, but shears the sheet along two parallel tracks 3-6 mm apart, rolling up the waste in a tight spiral as it cuts. Nibblers may be manual (hand operated) or powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Ah, This machine is coming from an old cobblers shop, He said it was to cut soles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k@lsb Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 why ask the question if you have been told the answer?...very strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 i have used one before to cut round heels and soles,, they are quite good if you have the space for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 A Nibble is a very dangerous piece of kit in my view, I wouldn't entertain one in my shop if you are employing staff.. Get yourself a ranger instead, the operator soon stops turning the handle if his fingers get trapped LOL, but a nibbler just chops all your fingers off in a flash...big NO NO for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Dosn't sound to good to me... Getting it free, Thrown in with a finisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I used to use a nibbler when I first started in the trade. its a blade mounted on the end of a motor, with a table & guard for cutting round soles & heels etc. Was a good bit of kit & like any in our industry is only as dangerous as the operator, just treat it with respect & it will respect you! I quite liked the old nibbler! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I used to use a nibbler when I first started in the trade. its a blade mounted on the end of a motor, with a table & guard for cutting round soles & heels etc. Was a good bit of kit & like any in our industry is only as dangerous as the operator, just treat it with respect & it will respect you! I quite liked the old nibbler! Lee I don't disagree Lee But................ If you were employing staff in todays world would you want this dangerous, unnessasery machine in your workshops. I know I wouldn't, this thing doesn't nibbler your fingers if you catch them, it cuts em off in a second...leave it out Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 MIght have a play myself... Keep the staff away from it. Whats the point of these machines? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Whats the point of these machines? Dan They are basicly an electic ranger. But I have seen some right F**** ups with these, when the thing snatches theres no second chance, it'll cut the welt clean off, and they do snatch....I've got one in my garage, but it'll never see any of my shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 great for a one man band but like planet says, a dangerous piece of kit to have about with staff who may well sue you for losing their fingers. i chooped a welt off using one years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 i chooped a welt off using one years ago It doesn't matter how experienced you are, these things have very little control, and when they snatch thats it, nothing you can do............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Nibbler or WHB Rounding Machine, Trained on one in 1981 & still use it every day, It would only become dangerous if the blade was blunt, bit like a knife that isn't sharp. That's when you get it snatching. If you ain't gonna make use of it Mark, chuck it my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 It would only become dangerous if the blade was blunt,. You wouldn't change the blade if it wasn't blunt, so at some stage the blade would become blunt before you renewed it.. bit like a knife that isn't sharp. That's when you get it snatching. . You only sharpen a blunt knife.........so then again at some stage its blunt. I would use one if I felt the need, but I don't...and certainly wouldn't allow staff near one. Thats all I'm saying. I wouldn't be surprised if they've stopped making them, because of the dangers. A ranger is a far more accurate and proffesional tool. Would like to hear Keith and Peters veiw...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Whitfield stopped making these machines about 10 years ago. They are good in the right hands, the problem is hanging on to them On a serious note, with a good blade on them and in capable hands they are good machines. However, there are safety concerns and I believe a ranger to be a better option So I concur with PLanet UK900 The blades for these machines are still avaialble, but they are expensive as we have them specially made. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 You only sharpen a blunt knife.........so then again at some stage its blunt. A shocking revelation! I sharpen my knife at least once a day, sometimes more, to keep it in tip top condition, I don't want to be spending time sharpening a knife I'VE allowed to become blunt Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I sharpen my knife almost every time I use it,,,seriously...habit But you wouldn't change a nibbler blade every five minuites because of the cost. Plus they can snatch even when the blade is new depending on the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 i concur......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Auto Key Wizard Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 But you wouldn't change a nibbler blade every five minutes because of the cost. The Rounder blade can be removed and sharpened as required, by rubbing the flat side on 180 grade abrasive paper, then finishing with 400 grade. The last cutter lasted over three year, the current one was given to me by Hugh & is doing very nicely. Have been thinking of having a cutter manufactured in carbide, but not enquired yet. Keef or Pete, PM me the current cost of these please Mark, I guess the Rounder was manufactured with the craftsman of cobblers in mind LoLaLoT but I do own a Ranger too \:D/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Mark, I guess the Rounder was manufactured with the craftsman of cobblers in mind LoLaLoT but I do own a Ranger too \:D/ You can't seriously think a true craftsman needs one of these things....Its for those without any skill with a knife.I'll sort the one out in my garage Tel, you can have it Love Planet........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Only a "True" cobbler can use one of these properly to its best advantage, cuts time down drastically on volume work but not a machine for the faint hearted. Many welts cut off with this...... is that how you became proficiant in re-welting planet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Only a "True" cobbler can use one of these properly to its best advantage, cuts time down drastically on volume work Thanks Hugh ..Hey Planet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Only a "True" cobbler can use one of these properly to its best advantage, Slight exageration there old fella My missus could use one, its not rocket science and requires no skill as such, but she would find using a knife a little more challenging. Many welts cut off with this...... is that how you became proficiant in re-welting planet? I was born proficiant Hugh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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