He used a butterknife with most of the blade removed. Two holes were drilled and screws without heads put through them. They were then secured onto the blade with small bolts on either side of the blade. Scalpel blades were placed on either side, a washer of required thickness another blade, washer and bolted again from both sides. Having two 'screws' would give additional support to the blades. Sweet stuff.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Sue Atkinson / Ed Engelman Sent: Saturday, 15 April 2006 6:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VFB] Tools you are using -- to cut Rabbit stripes I'm interested. I use some single edged razor blades taped together with single layered cardboard spacers to make flash from potato chip bags. I use them as part of my "foraged material" flies. Ed At 09:03 AM 4/14/2006, you wrote: >Reuven, >I'm not allowed to own rabit or heares pelts. My kids have some of >them alive in the garden, and it's always an discussion with them. >I buy them pre-cut.... >Rene >Reuven Segal wrote: >> >>What do you all use to cut rabbit strips?? I can across something >>made by a mate and it works a treat. Cuts up to ten or so strips of >>any thickness at once. I will put up the design and pics next week >>if anyone wants it. It costs a couple of dollars and takes not even >>5 minutes to make. >> >>Reuven
