Blair Rotobroach or Blair Spot Weld Cutter?

[Andymc79]

I'm starting to gather the needed tools for armor install. I've read here about the Blair cutters but noticed there's two styles.

Rotobroach set 11090:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00820M9LS?tag=wranglerorg-20

Spot Weld cutters 11096:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XML5HK?tag=wranglerorg-20

For those that have used or recommend these cutters, which did you choose and why?

 

[L J]

Spot Weld cutters 11096:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XML5HK?tag=wranglerorg-20

which did you choose

^ this is what I used for corners, tailgate, valance panel and tub panel armor

and why?

only need the one size

 

[Irun]

^ this is what I used for corners, tailgate, valence and tub panel armor


only need the one size

A second on this one. I've used the set for two armor installs now and it's flawless.

OP,

Don't forget this as well!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016J3E84/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Andymc79]

A second on this one. I've used the set for two armor installs now and it's flawless.

OP,

Don't forget this as well!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016J3E84/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Thanks @L J and @Irun. Was leaning towards these since I only need the 3/8. Also thanks for the cutting lube suggestion!

 

[L J]

forgot to add that I also got a tube of the stick lubricant

 

[mrblaine]

Thanks @L J and @Irun. Was leaning towards these since I only need the 3/8. Also thanks for the cutting lube suggestion!

Anyone that believes they only need one size is being very shortsighted about the absolute usefulness of needing to drill perfectly round holes of other than 3/8" diameter in sheetmetal.

 

[TJ4Jim]

Bought 2 of these for my son's 99 project and probably drilled out about 40 welds. With the core style you still have to grind each area to get the remnants where these produce a flat prepped surface ready to go. Never used the second one since the first one survived in good shape.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TY5EPI/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[hosejockey61]

I'm a fan of the rotobroach set. What a great tool to own. I just did my mini-boatside with it.

 

[Andymc79]

Anyone that believes they only need one size is being very shortsighted about the absolute usefulness of needing to drill perfectly round holes of other than 3/8" diameter in sheetmetal.

Thanks for removing tunnel vision. Made me think of using for a grommet hole that could have been a bit nicer.