Abstract: A swarf collection device for use with a motor driven nibbler, the nibbler including an elongate die holder to which a die is attached and having a longitudinal bore in which a punch reciprocates, the die defining a nibbler gap into which a base material is at least partially received in order to be punched, the swarf collection device including a receptacle with a detachable lid, the lid having a substantially planar upper surface portion and a swarf opening therethrough, the lid attachable to the die holder of the nibbler below the nibbler gap.