Nibbler Tool - A Must Have Tool on the bench

Wait I'm still not sure want it does. Cuts plastic squares?

they cut nice lines in most materials, though I'm sure the radio shack one won't do 1/8" steel sheet,lol
They are very handy tools, I have an electric one, no use for modelling at all, but it does see some use.

marineman;

What it does is make "square" cuts with downward pressure of the cutting head when the two handles are squeezed together. Think of it this way. You want to cut away the access door of a vehicle or aircraft. How do you do it? You could take your chances and achieve results with a hobby knife. Or you can pick one of these up and trim right to the edges from the centre and all the "nibbled" pieces come away square and true. You can cut windows and door frames from a single sheet of styrene. Put four sides together and you have a basic structure without building from numerous pieces.

The book BASIC and ADVANCED TIPS and TECHNIQUES for STYRENE MODELING - How to Build, Paint and Finish Realistic Styrene Models from Evergreen Scale Models has the best article and photos of the tool in use. As well it is a great reference for any level of modeller.

I hope this clarifies the tool a little better. Trust me. Pick one of these up and you won't regret it.

Cheers;

Gregory

Gee, aren't ALL tools "must have" tools? LOL!