Body trimming?

[RedScampi]

Ok guys I went out and bought a big Xacto set with like 5 tools, 30+ blades Etc. New question is what blade is best for the trim. I have everything from needle point to large rounded blades to your typical utility knife blade. Im thinking something smaller and pointed rather than a rounded style?

Thanks!
Mike

Just use the #11 blade. It's the most useful one there is. I buy them from Office Depot in boxes of 40.

Oh, and if you're not used to using these invest in a box of Band-aids.

[fastang]

No bandaids but maybe thats why the kit came with superglue

[scr8p]

the glue is for repairing the body when you slip.

[SteveK]

I'm partial to the Olfa knives and circle cutter. There is a cool knife that uses two smaller blades, separated by a piece that is either 1, 1.5, or 2mm thick, for cutting stripes.

After 20+ years I finally tried a pair of curved body scissors a few weeks ago and I love them. I am pretty good at cutting an entire body out with a knife, often leaving the entire excess as one piece, but the scissors make it easier to cut a little outside the lines and then sand down with a Dremel. I'm looking for a short pair of scissors without the curve in them, for cutting straight lines.

A sharp blade is a MUST. Buy the big boxes, and change then often. You can buy a blade sharpener from Micromark to keep them going, especially for general use. Keep the old ones in a glass jar or something, instead of throwing them in the trash.

[RedScampi]

I'm looking for a short pair of scissors without the curve in them, for cutting straight lines.

Check a local fabric store for sewing supplies or a craft store for the paper cutting scissors. I have a pair with blades about 3/4' long -use them all the time.

[fastang]

Well, I tried it on an old body last night and there is no way im taking a blade to the one I want cut. I wil pay someone to do it for me cuz I will ruin it bad! I thought someone at the LHS said they knew someone did a good job at it. I may look into that or have one of you guys do it for me.

Thanks for all the help.
Mike

[wts873]

The score and snap method works the best for me.

[bearrickster]

I may look into that or have one of you guys do it for me.

Thanks for all the help.
Mike

you should have sent it to me I would have mounted it for you? before I shipped you the car. ship it back I still will

[fastang]

Ya, I BET you will!

I'll Get it done. Who wants to lend me a set of Tecnas for some pics. Now that I think about it Didn't you just win the awsome set of Sees BBS style wheels or were those 1/10 scale?

Mike

[bearrickster]

Ya, I BET you will!

I'll Get it done. Who wants to lend me a set of Tecnas for some pics. Now that I think about it Didn't you just win the awsome set of Sees BBS style wheels or were those 1/10 scale?

Mike

yea I did I have 3 sets of them. I just glued new tires and trued a set of them up today. but they are for my 10L. I would love to trade a set for a set for a set for my 12L.