MikeC Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Cutters, razor saw, no 10 or 15T scalpel blade, depending on the part and where it sits on the sprue. For PE, an X-Acto no 10 against a ceramic tile. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Cutters for plastic, I bought a Tamiya saw for Resin and their scissors for PE. I also made a PE "cutting board" from 5 mm Perspex with a clear perspex block to hold PE parts down and then cut with curved blade. Sanding sticks etc for cleanup. The latest product that really "wowed" me are the Tamiya sanding sponges. That stuff is out of this world. I'm also starting to learn how to use the different blades and sanders on my Dremmel. Edited January 13, 2018 by Gerhard CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 These days, I find myself using a single edge razor blade for part removal. In the case of fragile or brittle (clear) parts, I second Brian's recommendation of the heated #11 blade. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 I don't use my Dremel really at all, Definitely something to look at. Will have to look into the Tamiya sponges. The Radu razor saw is seeing a lot more use. I have a very wide selection of sanding tools I use including the pads, Squadron sticks, those multi-color sanding wands from micro mark (very handy due to a wide variety of sanding options in one tool). Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Being a total tool tart ('scuse the alliteration!!) I seem to have most of these tools, although the Tamiya cutters sound the bees knees! Radu's saws in a Swann Morton handle works really well though, definitely my go-to for anything needing particular care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Really fine pair of electrical wire cutters, took a few years to find them........jewellers piercing saw with blades from 48 tpi to 75, then files, blocks all in various grades........ CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I bang the sprues hard on the edge of a table until all the parts fly off. Naw, I use a regular sprue clipper and/or a #11 blade depending on the part being removed. Rick Griewski, DesTROYer and Shawn M 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 All of the above except the electronics tweezer type tool and the double edge saw. Not a fan of that saw at all. I find them clumsy. Sawing off clear parts is the only way I prevent bad things. I use a hot blade to remove all the wheels from tank kits. Saves time and if I mess up a bit the gouge can be attributed to wear and tear. Rick Bomber_County and CANicoll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bstarr3 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Previously used a cheep set of fine wire cutters from Harbor Freight (US retailer of cheap Chinese made tools) which did fine, honestly. I recently upgraded to Xuron nippers and Xuron PE scissors. The PE scissors are far and away the best way to cut PE I've found. I can usually get a completely clean cut right off the sprues with no need for clean up. Still trying to perfect cleaning up sprues attachment points from styrene parts. I can often gouge the plastic - probably need to sand more cut less CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 clear parts I use a razor saw, the rest I use Xuron nippers or wire cutters for. Depends on where and how big the attachment point is and how delicate the part is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I usually just bend the parts back and forth to get them to break free. Sometimes I even use my teeth... Failing that, I use sprue snippers Finally someone talking sense. Bill_S, BiggTim, Padraic Conway and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I usually just bend the parts back and forth to get them to break free. Sometimes I even use my teeth... Failing that, I use sprue snippers I may have done this...recently Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I use sprue cutters, but I leave a little bit of plastic that I clean up with my xacto blade and sand paper. For resin I sometimes use a small hobby saw, but for more delicate parts I use a blunt xacto blade and my scriber to cut the part off the block. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'm in complete agreement with Bstarr3 on Xuron's PE sissors - I picked up a 3 pack of tools at Telford and they are truly amazing - one of the best tools I use with PE! For resin I'm increasingly going to saw route - razor or even Xacto blade. VERY fine tooth blades for small parts... Ernie - you'll be getting dentures soon at this rate, but that could be a feature: just sharpen two of those side teeth to get a clean cut from the sprue". Honestly, I'd almost pay good money to see you gnaw off a wing or something from a sprue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Xuron cutters for sprue and pe. mini saw (Radu's) for clear and delicate parts. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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