Metal Pecker
Cutting penetrations in metal roofs for pipe collars and skylights or registers in air-conditioning ducts can be very dangerous and time consuming.
Traditionally, tradespeople have used snips and nibblers to chase the profile only to find when they reach a bead or join the tool virtually gives up in the hand, as they have little in the way of leverage.
Furthermore, the hand and forearm are also very exposed to the sharp edges of cut steel which can be a painful experience.
Recently a new tool came onto the Australian market that boasts handles of 400mm length that allow the users strength of arm movement to easily break through the bead or fold.
The Metal Pecker’s unique head design and impressive slot-shear cutting action is internationally patented and quickly earning a reputation as a high quality penetration/de-construction tool.
“The tool looks deceptively simple but there are some interesting aspects to the head that allow it to commence the cutting action and nip a clean piece of metal strip approximately 6mm wide by 42mm in length with each stroke of the blade,” says Mario.
“You pick up the technique very easily as it follows the profile and it will generally cut through whatever might be beneath the sheet such as insulation, wire or a host of other surprises. What’s also good is that it doesn’t leave any fine swarf to rust or jagged edges, as with cut-off blades or saws.
“The Metal Pecker is one of those handy tools you leave in the toolbox to help you out of a range of situations everyday.”