Makita JN1601 5 Amp 16 Gauge Nibbler

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Makita JN1601 5 Amp 16 Gauge Nibbler

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Metal Cutting Efficiency

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the Makita JN1601's metal cutting efficiency, praising its ability to make quick work of various metal cutting tasks, from aluminum and steel siding to sheet metal roofing. Some users have noted that it can be heavy to handle due to its fast cutting speed.

Cutting Precision

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the cutting precision of the Makita JN1601 Nibbler, describing it as making clean cuts quickly and easily, even for tricky angles. Some users note that it takes some time to get used to the tool's cutting action but ultimately find it worth the investment. A few customers mention that it works well for various types of steel sheeting and is a significant improvement over hand cutting with tin snips or other tools. However, some users caution that it produces tiny shavings that require careful clean up.

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Tool Durability

Customers have mixed opinions on the durability of the Makita JN1601 Nibbler, with some praising its reliability and longevity while others reporting issues with burrs or malfunctions. Some customers have had positive experiences with Makita's customer service and replacement parts availability.

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Quality

Great tool to have for hvac, metal roofing, any profession that requires cutting sheet metal

Works great for metal roofing, cuts valleys perfect, it does leave a lot of shavings so it’s better to cut it on the ground but... Read More

Apparently there was a machining burr left in the punch die housing or metal fell from some where inside the tool that locked u... Read More

It punches out small moon shape cuttings that can be swept up or picked up with a magnet.

Price

Good value for a hobbyist, easy to use and worth the $ for those tricky angles.

Worked as my husband wanted it to and the price was better than the big box stores

I was hesitant to buy this because of the price!

But well worth the price after using it.

Shipping

It cut fast and saved me a lot of time.

I ordered this one and it was here within 2 days, brand new sealed and we were able to finish cutting the sheet metal for our house!

Competitiveness

I’ve tried every other tool to cut 5v tin panels and nothing compares!

The price was also very reasonable compared to others on the market.

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cut, metal, great, easy and straight.

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Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 44.7% of the reviews are reliable.

This product had a total of 1,142 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 17 2024.