Lil Notcher

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used or tested by The Oak Tree Stained Glass Studio. No payments are

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Ease of use	7.5
Functionality	10
Durability	10
Cost	Moderate (7.5)
Overall Score	87.5%

The Lil Notcher

Ease of use 7

Functionality 10

Durability 10

Cost Affordable (10)

Overall Score 87.5%

My Review

Here is a great tool for the home studio and the professional studio as well. The Lil-Notcher is a handy lightweight tool used to make a "V" notch in 1/8" square u-came. The tool works well with the following metals. 

ZINC - BRASS - COPPER

The tool can be hand held or mounted directly to a work surface for a more stable cut. To use the tool simply place your metal in the slot and visually align the groove to a mark you place on the metal, then just swing the top handle down quickly and snap a clean cut into your metal.

The Lil-Notcher is ideal for that professional looking finish on small projects where using 1/8" u-cap is preferred. You can make a series of cuts and still have one piece of cap in-tact to wrap your panel.

Ease of use: The tool is fairly easy to use even for a beginner, but has some what of a learning curve, that can be easily overcome.

Functionality: Specialized for certain tasks. 

Durability: Lightweight aluminum, this tool should last through the years with proper care.

Cost: Slightly on the pricey side but worth the cost given what is does.

If you wrap a lot of panels with small capping then this tool is just what you need.

Rob Torres