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fastang wrote: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.

No bandaids but maybe thats why the kit came with superglue

the glue is for repairing the body when you slip.

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.

SteveK wrote: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.

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

The score and snap method works the best for me.

fastang wrote: 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

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

fastang wrote: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.