recommendation for brand/tpi very welcome.
I sometimes cut the parts still attached to the sprue so the 'normal' length ones look to me cumbersome. Also for canopies and very narrow strips, though I tend to use a razor blade for the latter
Thanks in anticipation
CNG
fine razor saw recommendation please
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Re: fine razor saw recommendation please
I use photo-etch stainless steel blades. They fit into a Swann Morton or Xacto knife handle. A fret of six or eight blades have various tpi and shapes. They've lasted me a very long time.
If I can I'll find a link to someone who sells them
edit; here's one place, W.Hobby in London.
an example set;
http://hobby.uk.com/modelling-saw-set-no-2.html;
If I can I'll find a link to someone who sells them
edit; here's one place, W.Hobby in London.
an example set;
http://hobby.uk.com/modelling-saw-set-no-2.html;
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Re: fine razor saw recommendation please
Thanks FredK
Does anyone have experience of the JLC razor saw? Know where to purchase it from?
I read this review:
http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/ ... wse_1.html;
Does anyone have experience of the JLC razor saw? Know where to purchase it from?
I read this review:
http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/ ... wse_1.html;
Re: fine razor saw recommendation please
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/R ... aw/00.shtm;
I have one and it is tops. Paper thin cut lines and rather durable considering the thinness of the blade.
Recommended. Got mine from John himself with a spare pack of blades.
I have one and it is tops. Paper thin cut lines and rather durable considering the thinness of the blade.
Recommended. Got mine from John himself with a spare pack of blades.
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Re: fine razor saw recommendation please
I have the JLC (UMM) saw blades but not the handle - very good.
There's a Hasegawa Tri-tool set also - different blade shapes, good for getting in tight spots - but harder to find.
You can order direct from Jon (UMM).
There's a Hasegawa Tri-tool set also - different blade shapes, good for getting in tight spots - but harder to find.
You can order direct from Jon (UMM).
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Zona from the USA, nice handle got mine from aeromodeller shop.
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Re: fine razor saw recommendation please
I echo the recommendations for the JLC razor saw. It's as natural and easy to use as any craft knife.
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I echo the others the JLC Saw is the best thing since sliced bread.
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Re: fine razor saw recommendation please
Bought one from Little-Cars
Thanks everyone for your thoughts
Thanks everyone for your thoughts