Lidl Parkside Nibbler PMK 550 A1 review update, cut finish and how tight a curve it can cut

Lidl Parkside Nibbler PMK 550 A1 review update, cut finish and how tight a curve it can cut.
After a view asked about cut finish and how tight a curve it could cut I made this video to answer the question. The original video is here:
• Lidl Parkside Nibbler ...
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Straight cut
1:29 How is the finish?
2:28 Cutting a tight curve
3:03 The result of a tight curve cut
4:13 A better look at finish
4:30 A look at the swarf
4:52 Conclusions

[@GrumpyTim]

I'm more and more impressed with that nibbler, you can just grab it and use it - the old ones like I have fit into a drill but it's then a two handed operation, which can be a pain. The slightly rough edge shouldn't be a problem for most tasks because it's rare that you won't be either welding the sheet to something else or doing some other form of fabrication with it. The big bonus over other cutting methods is the lack of distortion. Excellent little demo Ben, hope that answered your viewers question.

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks. Did/do you have the Falcon brand nibbler? I do have one somewhere. Was originally made by a company local to me. I have an air nibbler which, when I get a compressor, I will review. It's smaller. Many thanks for watching!

[@GrumpyTim]

@@BensWorkshop I can't remember if mine was the Falcon nibbler or the Turner nibbler - one seemed to come out later than the other, looking like a direct copy of the first one - I bought the later, cheaper one!!! I went into Lidl this morning and had to resist the temptation of getting one of their nibblers!!!!

[@BensWorkshop]

@@GrumpyTim Sorry! ;)

[@send2gl]

That was very impressive. Not a tool I have a need for but amazed the ease you were able to hand hold tool and material whilst cutting.

[@BensWorkshop]

They are quite good at that though they do drop a lot of nibbles about. Many thanks for watching!

[@houseofbrokendobbsthings5537]

Morning Ben. Thanks for the update. Handy tool. Certainly beats snips for ease of use and quality of cut!

[@BensWorkshop]

Beats them for speed too! Many thanks for watching.

[@PullerbearEd]

I've seen that type of tool before but have never used one. Looks like it would be super handy for doing thin sheet metal work . Thanks for the description.

[@BensWorkshop]

That is what they are for and they are indeed very handy! Many thanks for watching Ed.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Nice review does look a good machine thank you Ben

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks and thanks for watching!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Ben, Looks very good for roughing out. Cheers Paul

[@BensWorkshop]

You can get quite close to the correct shape. Many thanks for watching!

[@leylandfan9050]

Hi Ben i've just bought a Parkside PMK 550 B1 Nibbler which looks exactly the same as your A1. I'm looking forward to using it. Thanks for the video.

[@BensWorkshop]

You are welcome! Don't forget to read the manual, oil the right bits and keep the receipts. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@MrFactotum]

great little nibbler Ben I might get one cheers Kev

[@BensWorkshop]

They can be useful if you have lots of sheet to cut. If you have a compressor you can also get air nibblers which are smaller. Many thanks for watching!

[@alant5335]

Thanks

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks, I am very grateful, and thanks for watching.

[@AliMackMechanical]

Looks a handy bit of kit there Ben.👌👍

[@BensWorkshop]

It is for thin sheet. You might find it handy on body work. Many thanks for watching!

[@AliMackMechanical]

@@BensWorkshop Yeah we had an air one where I worked for the bus pannels. We repaired some old plaxton buses a few old Ford's and a Daf

[@BensWorkshop]

The air ones are good. I have one, waiting for Lidl to sell the compressor!

[@Man-in-da-shed]

I just love that bench. I keep looking at Nibblers, one day I’ll get one.

[@BensWorkshop]

What? Because it makes yours look tidy? Cheeky! ;) Many thanks for watching!

[@Man-in-da-shed]

@@BensWorkshop dam you sussed me 😂

[@BensWorkshop]

@@Man-in-da-shed By the way, I could make you that pin spanner. Be easy with my kit. Have you a set of dividers?

[@Man-in-da-shed]

@@BensWorkshop I’ve quite the collection

[@BensWorkshop]

Use them to measure the centres you want for the pin spanner and then I'll make you one with the same pin size as an angle grinder.

[@mr1pearl]

Well now I know how to make a saw blade 😆 That is pretty slick I must say does it do different types of metal ?

[@BensWorkshop]

It does thin sheet in steel and aluminium where it can cut a bit thicker. Not sure I would try it on stainless. Many thanks for watching!

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

They soon cut threw metal dont they.must have missed your 1st review on it will have to look back.

[@BensWorkshop]

They certainly do cut through thin stuff very fast. Many thanks for watching!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

That went through like you were cutting paper. Nice

[@BensWorkshop]

They certainly are quick. When I can get a decent compressor I have an air nibbler that is much smaller that runs at a similar speed. Many thanks for watching.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@BensWorkshop it's always nice when a smaller tool does the same job

[@BensWorkshop]

Can be, air tools are often smaller in the hand. Just waiting for the same place to have the compressor in so I can review it.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Can make a sharp 90° with my old pneu knibbler, just have to slow up and let it make it's own space, I rarely use it though because of those evil trimmings, you definitely want your overalls pulled down over your boots! Nice viddy Benedict.

[@BensWorkshop]

On magnetic steel those are not a problem with my swarf collector! Many thanks for watching!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

@@BensWorkshop does it cut on the downstroke?

[@BensWorkshop]

The electric one does, the pneumatic one cuts on the upstroke for some reason.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

@@BensWorkshop makes a bit more sense on the upstroke, means the bit of the die under the sheet doesn't need as much support which is what I'm guessing restricts the radius of the cut on the Parkside.

[@BensWorkshop]

That's true, though I can't confirm the comparative cutting radius as I don't have a compressor at home.

[@hosscartwright5495]

👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks and thanks for watchng!

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

How are you doing been me being a tin knocker I’ve used the nibbler it makes a hell of a mess I rather use one that shares and the tips once they break are not that cheap

[@BensWorkshop]

I have my magnetic swarf pick up tool, for mild steel sheet clearing up the mess is very quick with that. Many thanks for watching!

[@lD-cf9mf]

Hi mate I purchased mine recently done 4 passes , now it's refusing to cut / feels sort of binded ? I couldn't find anything regarding in the instructions

[@Chris_London]

I just bought mine to cut metal sheeting on a standing seam roof, I’m hoping tomorrow it will perform and hope I don’t get the same problem, how thicker metal sheeting were you cutting?.

[@BensWorkshop]

What were you cutting and how thick was it?

[@BensWorkshop]

How thick is the metal you will be cutting and what is it?