Nibbler 16 Gauge 5 Amp 2,200 SPM - Makita

The Makita JN1601 Nibbler is a robust 5 Amp tool engineered for professional use in automotive and industrial applications, offering precise and clean cuts through various sheet materials. Operating at 2,200 SPM, this nibbler handles 16 gauge mild steel and 18 gauge stainless steel with ease, making it an essential tool for fabrication and repair tasks. Its durable construction is designed to withstand the demands of rigorous daily use in professional environments.

Key Features

• Versatile Cutting: The die rotates 360 degrees, allowing for cuts at various angles and in tight spaces, enhancing maneuverability for complex workpieces.
• High Capacity Performance: Capable of cutting 16 Ga. mild steel, 18 Ga. stainless steel, and 10 Ga. aluminum, providing broad utility across different projects.
• Ergonomic Design: Featuring an ergonomic, slim body and a lightweight design (only 3.6 lbs.), this nibbler minimizes operator fatigue during extended use.
• Continuous Operation: A lock-on sliding switch facilitates continuous operation, improving efficiency for longer cutting tasks.
• Integrated Convenience: Includes a built-in thickness gauge for quick material assessment and easy punch and die replacement to reduce downtime.
• Precise Radius Cutting: Achieves a minimum outside edge cutting radius of 2" and an inside edge cutting radius of 1-3/4", ideal for intricate curves and cutouts.

Applications

The Makita JN1601 Nibbler is highly suitable for professional technicians and mechanics working on vehicle body panels, HVAC ductwork, and general metal fabrication. It excels in creating clean, precise cuts in keystone plate, deck plate, and other corrugated sheet materials without distortion, making it invaluable for custom fabrication, panel repair, and installation projects in both automotive and industrial settings.

Specifications

• Capacity:
  • Mild Steel: 16 Ga.
  • Stainless: 18 Ga.
  • Aluminum: 10 Ga.
• AMPS (115V): 5.0
• Strokes per Minute: 2,200 SPM
• Min. Cutting Radius:
  • Outside Edge: 2"
  • Inside Edge: 1-3/4"
• Overall Length: 10-1/4"
• Net Weight: 3.6 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 lbs.

Includes: Wrench (781028-4), Hex Wrench (783208-8)