Hitachi CN16SA 16 Gauge Nibbler

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The CN16SA from Hitachi makes cutting corrugated sheet metal a breeze. The die can be positioned in 3 different settings for excellent directional cutting. Chips are minimized with the downward punching design. Will cut up to 16 guage mild steel and 18 guage stainless.

Product Description

Includes 3.5 Amp 16 Gauge Nibbler - CN16SA, Punch - 998030, Die - 998039, 2.5mm Hex Bar Wrench - 990666, 4mm Hex Bar Wrench - 944458

Product Details

Product Manual [384kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005Q7BR
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: CN16SA
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,483 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #9 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Shears & Nibblers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product !, March 1, 2008

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Contractor (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi CN16SA 16 Gauge Nibbler (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Hitachi Nibbler is one of the two best purchases I have ever made. Cutting corrugated 26 gauge steel roofing is not fun! The Nibbler makes it easy. A little difficult in the beginning due to figuring out how to make it move up and down on an angle cut, but once that is done it's terrific. I am a contractor and love purchasing tools that save time and turn out a good product.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The right tool for the job, September 3, 2010

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R. J. Merzi "In the chips" (Kingsland, TX.,United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi CN16SA 16 Gauge Nibbler (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you have ever had to cross cut corrugated or high rib roofing or siding, the type most commonly found on metal buildings, it doesn't take long for you to discover that there is only one tool that does the job smoothly and near effortlessly. Hand shears?..forget it, they just mess up the cut, a Uni-shear?...works OK for straight or curved cuts on a flat panel but it is near useless on the hills and valleys of a corrugated or high rib panel.
The right tool for the job is a 16 gauge nibbler and one of the best on the market is the Hitachi CN16SA. The first time I used this tool I couldn't believe how fast and smoothly it cut through the 26 gauge metal.
Two features to look for of when purchasing a nibbler, the most important one is the length of the neck, the longer the neck the easier it is to get over the hills and valleys. I found out how important the length of the neck is the hard way. I first bought a Dewalt nibbler, a quality tool with ample power but the neck was too short and it was darn near impossible to get the tool up and over the high crown of the corrugations.
The second feature is power, and I discovered this Hitachi CN 16SA is more than adequate when I later cut out some patterns from a 16 gauge sheet of mild steel.
I have no problem giving this tool a five star rating.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for corrugated metal roofing, September 26, 2009

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Scott Thomas (Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi CN16SA 16 Gauge Nibbler (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have rented different types of these nibblers several times over the years, never this particular model though. This Hitachi is by far the best I have ever used. It cut our trim and install time by nearly half.