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Post by imatanker on Mar 16, 2013 18:49:11 GMT -5
I am getting ready to buy some sprue cutters and need some advise. I build mostly 1/48th and smaller . Any one got a good choice?Jeff T.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 16, 2013 19:03:23 GMT -5
I've tried several and I always come back to my Tamiya cutters. They are the best in terms of working with delicate parts and creating a 'clean' cut IMHO.
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Post by Tony Thunder on Mar 21, 2013 16:11:03 GMT -5
I have used Xuron cutters for years and then tried a pair of Tamiya Cutters (model no 74093 the ones with grey handles) earlier this year and IMHO the Tamiya cutters are better. They give a much cleaner cut
And are definitely first choice for me.
HTH
Tony
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Post by Whiterook on Mar 21, 2013 17:13:21 GMT -5
I've been using side cutters bought at Michael's Craft Store, in their beading department. Great cutters, and a heck of a lot cheape than the sprue cutter you but in model stores. Those and a #11 blade on an x-acto knife are all 'ya need!!! www.michaels.com/Side-Cutter/bd0936,default,pd.html?start=3&cgid=products-beads-tools-cuttersandcrimpers ...make sure to get the 40% off coupon and save a ton!!! |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 21, 2013 18:42:11 GMT -5
Thanks Guys,I'm going to try the Tamiyas. Don't take it too hard WR,if I had a Michaels with in 100 miles that would be the way I would go  Will let you know how they work out.Jeff T. |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 21, 2013 19:17:21 GMT -5
Cant go wrong with them Tamiya snips Jeff!  |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 22, 2013 18:48:36 GMT -5
You guys where right I just got my cutters in the mail and gave 'em a quick run.they are sweet. Jeff T. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 22, 2013 20:22:36 GMT -5
You guys where right I just got my cutters in the mail and gave 'em a quick run.they are sweet. Jeff T. You'll wonder how on earth you ever did without them. When the first pair I had disappeared, I nearly cried. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 22, 2013 21:28:41 GMT -5
This is it!!! Added to my wish list to look for at model show tomorrow. I thought Xuron was the best...
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Post by imatanker on Mar 23, 2013 3:22:31 GMT -5
You guys where right I just got my cutters in the mail and gave 'em a quick run.they are sweet. Jeff T. You'll wonder how on earth you ever did without them. When the first pair I had disappeared, I nearly cried. My Wife almost cried when she "lost" Her Beadng sidecutters.Now I can be a hero,and tell her I "found" them  If you know what I'm sayen' |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 23, 2013 23:22:23 GMT -5
You are one real clever man... you are my man!  |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 24, 2013 19:22:27 GMT -5
You are one real clever man... you are my man! Doesn't happen very often,so I need to take every chance I get |
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Will let you know how they work out.Jeff T.
If you know what I'm sayen'