In my other hobbies, I generally use scalpels (rather than x-acto or hobby knives in cutting paper, etc.) You might get them (or see them) at drugstores or medical supply houses (Swann-Morton, Becton-Dickinson are some suppliers)?? They are stainless steel, have at least two sizes of handles and lots of different types/shapes of blades. I like the number 11 blades to cut paper (using a plate glass backing that I have on my work bench/desk. The blades tend to keep their edge quite well, are undoubtedly more expensive than razor blades, but definitely easier on the hands. Do a Google search on 'scalpels' and scalpel blades to find out more. Rance Velapoldi (Tranby, Norway)
On 2/8/2011 2:32 PM, Bud Rindfleisch wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected] <mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com>, > "shabbona_rr" <user141771@...> wrote: > > > > One thing I remember from the series was that the author emphasized > using a fresh, sharp modeling knife to ensure sharp, clean cuts, > especially for window openings, etc. > > > > Bob Nicholson ______________________________________________ > > > > > > Bob, > I've read that three part article at least a dozen times back before > the SHS/AM full length Pullmans came out. Bill Boucher emphasized that > he preferred single edge razor blades to modeling knives. Seems rough > on the index fingers but he also said use light pressure and not try > to cut all the way through in one stroke. The single edge blades can > also have a dulled corner broken off to reveal a new sharp edge. (From > Bill Clouser MR article) > Having enough 12-1 heavyweights now, I'd still like to try some > specialized prototypes in Strathmore, but using Archer rivets in lieu > of impressed rivets. > Bud Rindfleisch > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
