Freund 00371000 - Hand Notcher 35

The Freund #00371000 Hand Notcher 35 is a professional sheet-metal cutting tool designed to create clean, accurate notches quickly and efficiently. Ideal for roofing, flashing, and architectural metal applications, this hand notcher allows precise corner and relief cuts that make folding, bending, and fitting metal easier and cleaner. Built with hardened steel components and a smooth cutting action, the Hand Notcher 35 delivers consistent results while reducing effort and improving job-site efficiency.

Key Features

• Precision hand notching tool
  Designed for cutting clean, accurate notches in sheet metal for professional results.
• 35 mm notching capacity
  Ideal size for common roofing, flashing, and architectural metal notch requirements.
• Clean, controlled cutting action
  Produces smooth notch edges to support accurate folds and tight-fitting seams.
• Hardened steel cutting components
  Built for durability, edge retention, and long service life under daily professional use.
• Ergonomic handle design
  Provides comfortable grip and controlled leverage to reduce hand fatigue.
• Fast, efficient operation
  Speeds up corner and tab cutting compared to snips or improvised methods.
• Ideal for roofing and metal fabrication
  Perfect for flashing corners, relief cuts, tabs, and custom metal fitting.
• Compatible with common sheet metals
  Suitable for aluminum, zinc, copper, and light-gauge steel used in roofing and trim work.

Product Name: Freund #00371000 Hand Notcher 35

Weight: Approx. 0.80–1.00 kg (1.75–2.2 lb)

Dimensions (Approx.):

• Overall Length: ~260–280 mm (10.2"–11")
• Notch Size / Capacity: 35 mm (1.38")
• Jaw Depth: ~35 mm
• Handle Length: ~180–200 mm

Material:

• Body: Hardened, high-quality steel for strength and durability
• Cutting Blades: Precision-ground, hardened steel for clean notch cuts
• Handles: Steel with ergonomic, non-slip grip coating for comfort and control

Tool Type: Hand-operated sheet-metal notcher

Cutting Capacity:

• Designed for light- to medium-gauge sheet metals commonly used in roofing
• Suitable for aluminum, zinc, copper, and light-gauge steel

Use / Application:

• Cutting clean corner notches
• Creating relief cuts and tabs
• Preparing metal for folding, bending, and seam work
• Roofing, flashing, and architectural metal fabrication

Design Benefits:

• Produces clean, accurate notches for precise metal fitting
• Reduces distortion compared to snips
• Ergonomic design minimizes hand fatigue
• Durable construction built for daily professional use

Q: What is the Freund #00371000 Hand Notcher 35 used for?
A: The Hand Notcher 35 is used to cut clean, precise notches in sheet metal for roofing and fabrication work. It’s ideal for corner notches, relief cuts, and tabs needed for folding and fitting flashing and trim.

Q: What does the “35” in Hand Notcher 35 mean?
A: The “35” refers to the notching capacity, allowing the tool to cut notches up to approximately 35 mm wide, which suits common roofing and architectural metal applications.

Q: What types of metal can this hand notcher cut?
A: It is suitable for light- to medium-gauge sheet metals, including aluminum, zinc, copper, and light-gauge steel commonly used in roofing and flashing.

Q: Why use a hand notcher instead of tin snips?
A: A hand notcher creates cleaner, more accurate notches with less distortion than tin snips, resulting in tighter folds, better-fitting seams, and a more professional finished appearance.