Star Wars Panel Notcher?

[norscout]

Anyone know where to get one of those small square notchers used on all the Star Wars panels?
What type of notcher is it and what company(s) make them?

 

[scotthothpatrol]

I was wondering as well

 

[3DImpact]

Nibbling tool

 

[norscout]

Nibbling tool

I found a guitar "fret tang nipper" today that looked useable, about $60. Based on your reply I found a nibbling tool for $14. Looks like they both make about the same size square notches. I'll start with the nibbler. Thanks.

 

[swgeek]

I'm not a fan of Amazon but....

Amazon.com

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I've been trying to get ahold of one as well, though I don't know if there's a specific type or if all nibblers do the same cutout.

 

[norscout]

I'd like an American or German built tool that lasts, but for $14 I grabbed this one. Will see how it works tomorrow.

 

[norscout]

1st "nibbles" Styrene .06

works fine for $13.80

Thanks 3D Impact for the tool tip.

 

[JeffBond]

Yeah, Amazon.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

Great. Now I'll be looking for nibblers in different scales...

 

[norscout]

Great. Now I'll be looking for nibblers in different scales...

The StewMac Fret Tang Nipper may come with multiple cutting heads, perhaps it can nib different sizes?

 

[JediMichael]

I'm not a fan of Amazon but....

Amazon.com

Funny. Was just telling my Mom I got something off Amazon. She's like, oh, the devil.
I tell her, Amazon itself, yes, but plenty other companies use it to also sell....so there just the demons.
It can be convenient at times.

 

[CosmicQuest]

Anyone know where to get one of those small square notchers used on all the Star Wars panels?
What type of notcher is it and what company(s) make them?

In one of Adam Savages model paneling how-to videos, he talks about his favorite panel notching tool. It is a notcher made by the Adel company, Here is a link to the website. I know you can also find them on Ebay as well.

The Original Adel Nibbling Tool

The manufacturers information and sales site for The Original Adel Nibbling Tool. Ideal for any metal trimming, cutting, or fitting project.

adelnibbler.com

 

[chazzychaz]

The one ILM and Apogee used is this one. Made by adel tool company, they show up on fleabay regularly.

 

[norscout]

Thx cosmicquest and chazzy. That's the tool I was looking for!

 

[CosmicQuest]

You bet!

 

[chazzychaz]

Thx cosmicquest and chazzy. That's the tool I was looking for!

Glad to help.

 

[Treadwell]

A couple swipes with a file works for me.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I think when I made a section of Star Destroyer for my 1/72 X-Wing, I just used files. Still I'd feel either more professional or accurate using a nibbler!

 

[rbeach84]

I believe MicroMark also sells one, but most make a 'one size' notch that is borderline (too big) unless doing Studio Scale. Let us know how it goes!
Regards, Robert