Sprue Cutters

[Guest]

I have often read peoples comments of cutting items from the sprue using cutters but I have always, stupidly sometimes, twisted them off or cut them free using a knife. While waiting to pay for my latest pot of paint and some Milliput filler, I saw an Expo tool rack in the model shop which included these mini cutters for £5

Not cheep I thought but they did look nicely made and had a nice weight about them so I took the plunge and bought them. What a revelation! Cutting even the smallest parts off is now so simple and none traumatic. The cutting edges are flat to the back so it is very easy to get close to the part without risk of damage and a very clean cut is achieved with ease. The cutters are quite small as can be seen compared to a scalpel but they are a delight to use with really good grip handles.

Just wish I had had them a long time ago, highly recommended.

[wonwinglo]

Purchased some myself not really knowing how good a product these really are,what a revelation as you say flat to the edge,I am going to get another pair as a standby that speaks how good these tools are.

Highy recommended.

[John]

With such high recommendations I've just bought a pair from ebay, I use side cutters but they always leave a little bit that need to be cut off, not ideal really.

[Gern]

I agree that sprue cutters are much better than knife blades for this job. However, me being a real money miser, I bought a couple of cheap ones from Mr Model at the Telford show. Like those shown, they are ground flat at the back of the blades and not quite so bulky in the hand - but I only paid 99p per cutter!

Gern

[stona]

I use side cutters ,but I don't cut right up to the part,rather I leave a little nub of sprue with the part. I then trim this of with my knife and finish of with a fine sanding.This method helps me to avoid taking little nicks or divots out of the part.This method is particularly sympathetic for clear parts.

It just goes to show that there are many ways of skinning a cat.

Steve