Tool for accurate cutting of plastic strip??

[JR]

The other hint John is that styrene sheet responds better to a score and snap technique than cutting right through. It puts less stress in the material and also produces less of a “furrow” around the cut. Evergreen strip is excellent in my opinion, it seems to be “sawn” and is completely square, especially the thicker sizes.

It does indeed Tim, thought Bob may find that awkward to snap a thin section in width from the sheet. Quite honestly it's easier and with the choice available just to buy the section.

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks chaps, will have a good old think. I am using evergreen which seems fine

I have bought a cheap set square so practice is needed

[boatman]

WELL guys my take on evergreen its too exspensive as i bought a sheet of chequer plate a little while ago an it was £8.99 for one sheet an fair enough i know its got the anti slip pattern on it but i would not think it cost that much to make it just as well thats all i needed an just my opinion
chris

[Guest]

If you just need plastic card, then generic, nameless is just as good as brands like Evergreen and whathaveyou, but generally far cheaper. I just did a quick check, and saw prices like €6 for two sheets of 300 × 150 × 0.75 mm; I then went to my hobby room, where I have a nameless plate of that same thickness, 300 × 500 mm large, that cost me €1.99 (says the sticker on it).

Evergreen etc. are good for strip, profiles, etc., which I can’t seem to find from nameless makes, and for specialty cards embossed with profiles, ridges, etc. — and even there you can find generic ones, if you’re lucky/look hard enough.

[Guest]

Best with out doubt & most accurate with a clean edge.

A thick edge steel rule. A Stanley knife with a new blade.

First cut just a light draw to provide a tram line. Than a full cut. Depending on thickness.

Do not dig as my carpenter father instructed me. Let the tool do the work my son.

It is quick easy cheap.& it works perfectly.

Laurie

[rtfoe]

For a straight strip I'll use a cutter and steel ruler and do just the same as Laurie suggested. But with repetitive lengths I use the guillotine which saved me a lot of time for my 1/700 scale wharf supports...





Cheers,
Richard

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks again all

Sound advice, :thumb2:

Have bought evergreen angle, ideal for mounting spare wheel brackets!!

[spanner570]

Best with out doubt & most accurate with a clean edge.

A thick edge steel rule. A Stanley knife with a new blade.

Laurie

Now that is a great idea.......wink, wink!

[Guest]

Now that is a great idea.......wink, wink!

Oldest in the book Ron . Still used by one of the oldest model makers in the world. Wink wink :tongue-out3:

[spanner570]

It certainly is Laurie.
I mentioned it yesterday, but I forgot to mention your mention of the pressure on the blade/saw teeth, which is spot on.

I still have the scars on my thighs where I was clouted by a hand saw, expertly wielded by the bloke who was trying to teach me to be a joiner in '63

Thwack! "Look son, let the bl**dy saw do the work, that's what the bl**dy teeth are for!"

As you rightly point out, gently does it with a blade. Too much pressure and it will wobble off course.

Ron

[Guest]

It certainly is Laurie.
I mentioned it yesterday, but I forgot to mention your mention of the pressure on the blade/saw teeth, which is spot on.

I still have the scars on my thighs where I was clouted by a hand saw, expertly wielded by the bloke who was trying to teach me to be a joiner in '63

Thwack! "Let the bl**dy saw do the work, that's what the bl**dy teeth are for!"

As you rightly point out, gently does it with a blade. Too much pressure and it will wobble off course.

Ron

Oh heck you did mention it & I missed it. Apologies. But there we go two experienced heads. Old of course. 82 on Sunday.

Laurie

[boatman]

WELL Laurie JUST in case i dont remember on sunday have a very happy birthday
from chris an jen

[Guest]

It certainly is Laurie.
I mentioned it yesterday, but I forgot to mention your mention of the pressure on the blade/saw teeth, which is spot on.

I still have the scars on my thighs where I was clouted by a hand saw, expertly wielded by the bloke who was trying to teach me to be a joiner in '63

Thwack! "Let the bl**dy saw do the work, that's what the bl**dy teeth are for!"

As you rightly point out, gently does it with a blade. Too much pressure and it will wobble off course.

Ron

Matter of interest Ron. My father as said was a carpenter & joiner of the old brigade. I used to go with him to house building sites when about 14 during holidays. Did a few jobs airing cuboard slats etc. But at 3:30pm on a Friday with out fail the saw horse came out. Bend the teeth then file the teeth. Wow & lethal a weapon you would not know.

Next Chisels & plane blade. Honed with perfection in mind & they were sharp. Then he would strop the chisels & plane blades on his palm to remove any burrs.

Skirting no mitres he scribed one skirting over the other absolute fit. Could not get a razor blade in the joint on his architrave mitres. Joy to watch him work. The old fellow went a time ago & I miss the old blighter. A good dad.

Laurie

[Guest]

WELL Laurie JUST in case i dont remember on sunday have a very happy birthday
from chris an jen

Oh that is very nice of you Chris & Jen. It will be a happy day with my eldest daughter's family. Great fun & of course with Pauline my wife next to me.

Always lots of laughter. 82 but I have my eyes on Capt. Tom 100. When I get there I will have to reassess the situation :smiling:

Laurie

[JR]

I can see both points for and against buying in strip, but without a lot of work making a H beam would be impossible for many, also thicker sections, round and half round .
I rest my case.:tongue-out3: