10 best profile cutters

Professional work involves the use of a professional tool. This also applies to drywall, as well as the metal profile that connects the cutter. And before us is the most professional. The best. The highest quality and most reliable tool in this category. You may ask, where does such a disgraceful place in the ranking come from. It's simple, just look at its price. Yes, we were not mistaken, and did not attribute an extra zero. It really costs more than 11 thousand rubles, and this is the most expensive tool not only in our TOP, but also on the market.

Of course, the quality of steel, assembly and other nuances here are at the highest level, and this is the best cutter, but you should understand that a model for 400 rubles can also connect a metal profile. Yes, it will not be as comfortable, and perhaps less reliable, but the price difference is simply phenomenal. It makes no sense to give any recommendations about this model. We are ready to spend money on the best cutter, but for 11 thousand, it’s not a problem, but there are much cheaper models, and there are a lot of them.

Swivel head cutters are not so common, and this model is more of an exception to the rule. The presence of a movable module connected by a hinge allows connection in hard-to-reach places, and this is its main advantage. In fairness, it should be noted that the angle of inclination is very small and it is not worth placing high hopes on it. At some points, this will be convenient, but in most cases, an ordinary cutter will also cope with the task.

Other advantages of this model include ergonomic handles made of two components: polyurethane, soft and pleasant to the touch, and hard plastic. Thanks to this combination, the tool lies perfectly in the hand and does not slip out, even if the hands are sweaty or just wet. There are no complaints about the punch mechanism in the reviews, namely, it, along with the hinged module, is the weakest part of the tool. Simply put, this is the best design in terms of convenience, but there are cheaper options on the market with exactly the same characteristics.

In most cases, the cutter has a fixed design, and this is not always convenient, especially if you need to crawl into a difficult place. A tool with a movable head, which tilts relative to the handles with the help of a special hinge, will help in this. It is worth noting that the angle of rotation is not so large, but it is also enough, and here it is important that the swivel is as strong and reliable as possible, since it is he who becomes the most vulnerable part of the structure.

Judging by the reviews, there are no complaints about the mechanism, as well as to the cutter itself. He does his job very well.In fact, this is a modified version of the Master tool, and the rest of its characteristics are the same: two-component handles made of hard plastic and polyurethane foam, as well as two stops that protect hands during slipping. A very convenient and high-quality tool that can be safely called professional, and this is how the manufacturer positions it.

One of the limitations when working with a cutter is the size of its throat. In most cases, it is enough that two profile walls fit into it, but there are situations when it is simply impossible to get to the bonding point with such a tool. In this case, such a tool is used, the main feature of which is an enlarged pharynx.

Otherwise, this is the most common tool, which cannot be called the best, if only because of the lack of a punch and the need to make remarkable efforts at work. If you are not faced with the task of building a huge drywall structure, there will be no problems, and there is no point in overpaying. Simply put, this is a tool for infrequent and short-term use. An ordinary cutter without auxiliary levers, but at an attractive price.

Professional craftsmen, who often work with drywall, use the cutter with one hand. If the tool is with a punch, this is not a problem, but a thick metal profile makes its own adjustments. This model is designed for two-hand operation. The levers are far apart from each other, so it will not work to grab them with one palm.But, in case of slipping, the knuckles of the fingers will not hit.

The cutter can punch holes even in the thickest metal, and this is its main advantage. Otherwise, this is a regular model without additional modules. There is no punch and a complex system of levers. Penetration is carried out only by the master's own efforts, and it will be difficult to work with such a tool for a long time. Also, the disadvantages include a rather high cost. This is not the most expensive option, but definitely worth more than similar models. Why the manufacturer sets such a price is not clear, since the only difference from cheaper analogues is only in the location of the handles.

The profile cutter can be of different designs, and this model is something between a tool with a punch and a simple mechanical system of two levers. The mechanism allows you to work with the application of a minimum of effort, which is made possible thanks to a hidden mechanism for transmitting force. It is located inside the case, and this can be called a disadvantage, since it will be almost impossible to repair this tool.

However, repairs are unlikely to be needed here. At least for the next few years. This is a professional model, designed for serious loads, and it is made of durable tool steel. But what let us down, so it's ergonomics. The handles are covered with plastic, but there are no polyurethane inserts. For such money, by the way, the manufacturer could have paid more attention to this, but did not. In general, this is a quality cutter, but not very convenient to use. Model for an amateur, so to speak.

It is impossible to choose a mechanical tool, guided only by price. They reduce the cost of construction by simplifying and removing some modules, which leads to the fact that it becomes more difficult to work. This model is not suitable for professional use. Serious drywall construction requires a lot of connections, and your hands simply cannot bear such a load.

But it is perfect for the home, and the main advantage here is the price. This is the cheapest cutter on the market, and the cost is due to the lack of a lever mechanism and a punch. You will have to cut holes with your own muscles. This is easy, especially when it comes to a few connections, not hundreds. Ergonomics also leave much to be desired, but for rare works it is not so important. The handles here are doused, made of dense plastic. Not the most pleasant to the touch material, but reliable and durable. Simply put, this is a typical household tool, and a professional craftsman is unlikely to pay attention to it in a store.

Any drywall worker who uses a cutter knows that the weakest part in this tool is the lever system. Constant loads, and often low quality steel, quickly disable the tool, and this aspect should be paid attention first of all, and this one can safely be called the best.

The design here is such that the number of moving joints is kept to a minimum, and all modules are repairable and replaceable.With proper handling, such a cutter will last a very long time, and the benefits do not end there. Ergonomics should also be noted. The handles are completely covered with foamed polyurethane. They lie comfortably in the hands and do not slip, and also have a pleasant tactile sensation. This tool is designed specifically for those who often work with a metal profile and build complex plasterboard structures. Hence the rather high price, at least compared to simpler models.

In fact, the profile cutter is the simplest tool in the design of which you can do without complex mechanisms. Yes, there are models with a unique design and additional punches, but there is no practical need for them, since such a tool can also fasten a metal profile.

This is the simplest, and even primitive model, and it cannot be called the best for a number of reasons. But it got to such a respectable place in the ranking precisely because of the simplicity of the design. If you are a home craftsman, and you do not need to constantly build complex structures, and such a tool will be used extremely rarely, it makes no sense to overpay for a professional model. This option, which perfectly copes with its tasks, is quite enough. Yes, when working, you will have to make increased efforts, since there is no system of complex levers. But the metal profile used for drywall is very thin and soft. Any person of average physical strength can punch a hole in it. Of course, it will not work to work constantly with such a model, but for one-time or rare works this is the best option.

Among the whole variety of the assortment of the Zubr company, there are also profile cutters, and one of the models rightfully got to the highest place in our rating. Let's start with materials. In the manufacture of this tool, alloyed tool steel was used, making it as strong, reliable and durable as possible. This is a light alloy, and the punching pin is made of a high-strength hardened grade. The movable mechanism is also not satisfactory.

Another advantage is ergonomics. Two-component handles are made of thick plastic and foamed polyurethane, providing a secure grip and preventing the tool from slipping out of your hands. Also on the handle there are two limiters that protect your hands from accidental impact. The tool has no drawbacks, at least they are not displayed in the reviews. It perfectly stitches the metal profile and allows you to build a structure for drywall as quickly as possible. And yes, the price is quite reasonable. Not the lowest, but not the record holder in our ranking.