"Nibbling Tool" for case cutting... too good to be true??

[Packy]

Has anyone used or seen one of these before?? I came across this while looking at a CyberGuys magazine. They have this tool online, too:

nibbling tool

This tool seems like a REALLY easy way to make custom shapes in a case!! I'm tempted to buy this so I can cut out a blowhole and remove the extra metal on my rear exhaust.

Look promising, or too good to be true?

 

[J3anyus]

Looks nice...I just use a tin snips for cutting out spare metal though (OEM grills and the like).

 

[txgixer]

That is a common tool.

You can get the same tool at your local Radio Shack

They are good for light jobs, but I do not know how well it will cut the outer part of a case. It says it will cut light sheet metal but I bet it is a biatch.

 

[Packy]

It probably wouldn't be too happy chewing at the side panel of my In-Win q500n then

I'm still tempted to try, though. Maybe I should just take the time to take everything out of my case and use my Dremel instead.

 

[WarCon]

I cut a blowhole with one in my Enlight and all the metal from the front fan hole so my radiator could poke out. Your hand gets tired pretty quick, but it will do the job. The holes aren't the smoothest, but for $10 at Radio Shack it was a deal for me.

 

[Packy]

I think I may end up getting one. I cut out the extra metal on my front intake with tin snips, and it's not the best looking job... luckily, it's covered by the front plastic bezel.

 

[FlowerMan]

Yeah, nibblers leave the messiest cuts and they require lots of hand grip-strength and stamina... but I'm sure most of you don't have a problem with that

 

[txgixer]

Originally posted by: FlowerMan
Yeah, nibblers leave the messiest cuts and they require lots of hand grip-strength and stamina... but I'm sure most of you don't have a problem with that

LOL

Get a dremel and save your hand for, uh, well other things

 

[Pothead]

Get a dremel and save your hand for, uh, well other things

Hahah, Amen brotha! With a dremel, you get to see the pretty flames too!

 

[Packy]

Get a dremel and save your hand for, uh, well other things

Hehe... that's why I love these forums, we're all willing to admit that we have priorities higher than computers

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Packy

Get a dremel and save your hand for, uh, well other things

Hehe... that's why I love these forums, we're all willing to admit that we have priorities higher than computers

there's not many, but that is one

 

[Mday]

nibbler huh... if that doesnt work, may i recommend a regular pair of scissors to break your hand with...

that nibbler is meant to cut much thinner and softer pieces of metal.

steel used in cases is hardened steel... even some power nibblers cant cut through that stuff.

save some time, pain, and money, get yourself a jigsaw and a drill.

 

[Phunktion]

Nibblers are simply unbeatable for simple jobs where you just don't have the time or ability to use more precise tools..

Most cases are 1mm thick.. most nibblers can handle up to 2mm though for the most part I would limit them at 1.3mm.. I wouldn't worry about them handling it.. they were basically made for cutting out speaker holes in cars which have fairly thick hardened steel about the same as a PC case (least that's what I used them for before all this case modding nonsense ) if you do it right the cuts can be clean and require no sanding at all especially important if modding a PSU.. just take your time with the cuts..

Also don't forget to wear gloves when you use a nibbler.. those handles aren't friendly and you will get bruised and pinched if you don't wear gloves..


Oh and if you want truly bad ass get an air compressor and an air nibbler.. oh baby!