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Re: Air Nibbler

To: Jeff Fayne <fayne@attglobal.net>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Air Nibbler
From: RO Lindsay <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 11:17:58 -0500

Jeff Fayne wrote:

> It was recommended to me NOT to use the nibbler on rusty parts, it's what 
>wears
> it out. I'd definitely use one for trimming new sills and body parts
> (invaluable). Clean metal only!

Absolutely.  Rust is limonite, a mineral that is much harder than iron.  Yes, 
you
may be
able to go throught it easily but that is because of the structure, not the
material.  The
individual iron oxide crystals are what wear the tool out.

best,

rick


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