nibbler and shear,factoids needed

[31suv]

Any suggestion's on air vs power or name brand vs horrible frieght? I will mostly be cutting 16-18 guage flat stock cold roll. I know this is the go to site for info. Can anyone help ah brutha out.
Thank's

[EMSjunkie]

How often do you plan on using it :?:

if it were me.......and I was only gonna use it occasionally........I wouldn't spend a ton, but then again, I wouldn't buy the cheapest either.

but.......if I was gonna do production work with it......I'd pop for the best.

but thats how we do things in the TOP of Texas  

Vance

[WZ JUNK]

This is the one I use.  http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92148

Adjust the cutters when you get it and then use it like it is a throw away.  I have had one for several years with no complaints but I do not use it daily.  HF has several other sheetmetal tools that I use and recommend.  Grizzly tools are also good for the price you pay.  Do not expect Snapon quality for a cheap price. A lot of tools we use occasionally can be purchased from these import tool suppliers and they are good enough for a shop that does not do high volume work or one that has several employees.  

Note that this information comes from a guy whose shop who has more stools and chairs than hand tools.

John

[enjenjo]

if you only want to buy one, Kett is the brand  http://www.ohiopowertool.com/item-detail.cfm?ID=KETKD200