Nibbler stand

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I was about to upload this thinking it might be unique and noticed another nibbler project. Check out https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3514346. This device is called a nibbler, used for cutting sheet material like paper, plastic, cardboard, leather, fabrics, and sheet metals such as mild steel, aluminum, and others. Nibblers are typically used freehand or attached to a drill with a handle. However, they can be mounted on a bench, allowing users to guide their material into the cutter using two hands. The round cutter moves up and down, biting a tiny quarter-moon shape from the material during its downward stroke. When cutting metal, it's essential to note that the chips are very sharp and pointed. When assembled, the drill's chuck is tightened onto the nibbler's drive shaft, holding everything together. A photo shows it temporarily clamped to a table, but users should secure it with screws if needed. The bracket's holes should be sized to snugly fit the drill and nibbler. The overall length of the bracket may vary, so users will need to adjust it according to their tools. Sheet material is usually fed directly into the cutter without any support underneath, but a tabletop can be printed to assist when cutting smaller items. To see what a nibbler is capable of, users should watch demonstrations on YouTube. Amazon sells them along with steel mounting brackets similar to this project for around $10. However, these brackets may not fit all drills or nibblers. The files provided are in SAE (inch) format. If the software detects tiny files, it can be scaled up to Metric by a factor of 25.4, as there are 25.4 mm in an inch.