Sprue Cutters

[Bagpiper]

Not sure if this should be here or in the chat section

But I wondered what kind of sprue cutters are being used out there. From scalpels, to scissors to purpose made side cutters. So! Want to show us, or just describe the make and type, of your sprue cutters and explain why you use them and if you recommend them. I have some myself but would not recommend them - sorry in bed on my iPad otherwise I would post the brand and reason why I don't like them. Will have to wait until Thursday. Another band practice tomorrow night.

Looking forward to seeing what comes out on top and why.

Cheers

Jim

[SuperDryBeef]

For plastic, I just use a cheap army painter cutter. For photo etched parts I use a more expensive Xuron cutter because I really want to it right the first time and not have to use a file and risk bending the photo etch .

[coladito1]

I use flush side cutters from my local harbor freight (hardware store). I think I paid $3 for them. and for PE I use Fiscars Scissors.

[Paul]

For sprues I use the tamiya sprue cutters they leave a nice clean edge to everything I cut, for PE I use tamiyas PE scissors and they are superb

[Lee]

For plastic I use Tamiya decal scissors for everything, they're the dogs danglies and leave no burr or mark and for PE I use a press with an 11 bladed scalpel or Tamiya PE scissors (depends on how small the PE is).

[Coen]

I use Xuron's PE cutters for PE, sprue cutters for sprues, and a hobby knife and my cutting matt for decals.
I actually don't like the Xuron cutters much. It's something about the spring action that bugs me.
I have and old pair of cutters that the name has worn off that I liked the best.
I'd like to buy another pair, as they are very old and the edge is only good for cutting wire now, but I can't seem to locate the brand.
I may give the Tamiya cutters a try next.

[schweinhund227]

Xuron sprue cutter for Models, Xacto Jewlers saws for Resin Pour Plugs and a dedicated Xacto blade for P.E. over a hard surface or a Mini cutting mat if the P.E. is thick enough ! I also Use Hasegawa laser Etched Razor saws for miniature cuts... Those are wicked tools ! They come in a variety of designs to suits any modelers needs ! once you try them... you won't understand how you could have gone without them for so long ??? LOL

[Bagpiper]

Xuron sprue cutter for Models, Xacto Jewlers saws for Resin Pour Plugs and a dedicated Xacto blade for P.E. over a hard surface or a Mini cutting mat if the P.E. is thick enough ! I also Use Hasegawa laser Etched Razor saws for miniature cuts... Those are wicked tools ! They come in a variety of designs to suits any modelers needs ! once you try them... you won't understand how you could have gone without them for so long ??? LOL

Wow! Nice one Norm. All of these threads that ask what people are using are coming out with some fantastic ideas. Thanks so much for the info on the Hasegawa saws - never heard of them before.

Cheers
Jim

[modellingmadness]

I use simple Hardware store wire cutter
I find they're just as good as any others

[schweinhund227]

I use simple Hardware store wire cutter
I find they're just as good as any others

Lets agree to disagree.

LOL

Xuron rules

Don't buy the big ones too expensive
Try their smaller ones and you will be sold!

[SuperDryBeef]

I use simple Hardware store wire cutter
I find they're just as good as any others

Lets agree to disagree.

LOL

Xuron rules

Don't buy the big ones too expensive
Try their smaller ones and you will be sold!

Xuron cutters are the most comfortable Tool I ever touched, they must be made by angel and that explain why its 15$ freaking dollar for a single cutter

[Paul]

I use simple Hardware store wire cutter
I find they're just as good as any others

Lets agree to disagree.

LOL

Xuron rules

Don't buy the big ones too expensive
Try their smaller ones and you will be sold!

Xuron cutters are the most comfortable Tool I ever touched, they must be made by angel and that explain why its 15$ freaking dollar for a single cutter

They are even more expensive over here at £15-£18

[modellingmadness]

I use simple Hardware store wire cutter
I find they're just as good as any others

Lets agree to disagree.

LOL

Xuron rules

Don't buy the big ones too expensive
Try their smaller ones and you will be sold!

Xuron cutters are the most comfortable Tool I ever touched, they must be made by angel and that explain why its 15$ freaking dollar for a single cutter

Lol ill give them a miss

[schweinhund227]

Humm! The "Force" is strong with this one!!!

[modellingmadness]

Lets have have a debate about sprue cutters then...
Over a pint and

[Paul]

Lets have have a debate about sprue cutters then...
Over a pint and

Will it be a mass debate

[SuperDryBeef]

Lets agree to disagree.

LOL

Xuron rules

Don't buy the big ones too expensive
Try their smaller ones and you will be sold!

Xuron cutters are the most comfortable Tool I ever touched, they must be made by angel and that explain why its 15$ freaking dollar for a single cutter

They are even more expensive over here at £15-£18

It's normal, they are made in the US , you should order from a store in america they would be more affordable.

[schweinhund227]

30$-45$. Yeah that's about right. For the Large ones!

Some of you! Spend more than that "on coffee" during the Week! Or Tea! Depending where you are From!

It's not on everybody's budget to own a pair but. It could make a very special gift idea?

Nuff said!

[Paul]

It's normal, they are made in the US , you should order from a store in america they would be more affordable.

If I lived in the states yes it would be,but after postage it's not always cheaper, I'll stick with my very good tamiya ones anyway.

[Paul]

30$-45$. Yeah that's about right. For the Large ones!

Some of you! Spend more than that "on coffee" during the Week! Or Tea! Depending where you are From!

It's not on everybody's budget to own a pair but. It could make a very special gift idea?

Nuff said!

Yes good tools are worth paying for

[Bagpiper]

I must admit that I have several sprue cutters but looking at the Xuron one has me sold. I have some cheaper ones but it is not that they are cheap that I don't like them. It is the fact that they are blunt, not lined up, poorly made and just bad quality. You can get good stuff that is cheap. I got cheap and awful in the same package.

I do like the Tamiya ones but don't have any. Surprised I did not see anyone recomend these. Any comments on the Tamiya cutters?

Cheers
Jim

[Paul]

I must admit that I have several sprue cutters but looking at the Xuron one has me sold. I have some cheaper ones but it is not that they are cheap that I don't like them. It is the fact that they are blunt, not lined up, poorly made and just bad quality. You can get good stuff that is cheap. I got cheap and awful in the same package.

I do like the Tamiya ones but don't have any. Surprised I did not see anyone recomend these. Any comments on the Tamiya cutters?

Cheers
Jim

Yes jim I have and use them and they are brilliant. Most of my tools are tamiya and I can't fault them

[Bagpiper]

I tend to have a love of Tamiya to be honest. Just preference and I love most things Japanese to be honest

Thanks for all the tips.

Cheers
Jim

[HobbyModeller]

I use a Citadel pair which are great but need care when cutting transparent pieces, I did have a Humbrol pair but they rusted and the handle grips fell apart (and also weren't as sharp!)

[modellingmadness]

Lets have have a debate about sprue cutters then...
Over a pint and

Will it be a mass debate

Yeah!!!!

[Lee]

Lets have have a debate about sprue cutters then...
Over a pint and

Will it be a mass debate

Yeah!!!!

eew......

[WebbyNZ]

I use a Citadel pair which are great but need care when cutting transparent pieces, I did have a Humbrol pair but they rusted and the handle grips fell apart (and also weren't as sharp!)

Just got a set of citadel cutters in a set and I'm very impressed. Very comfortable as well.
I have hardware stores one for things that don't need the same care and some no brand 'precision' side cutters for general use.
I prefer to cut further from the part and trip w blades/sanding

[spruecutter]

I'm no great fan of Games Workshop but they have done some good reliable cutters.

[NovYank]

I feel a bit embarrassed, but up until a few months ago I used the scissors from my Leatherman multi-tool. They worked great and were definitely needed for some AFV Club kits. I saw some sprue cutters at my hobby shop and bought them just to see what all the hype was about.

Needless to say I haven't touched my Leatherman multi-tool (for modeling at least; they are great for everything else and never malfunction) ever since.

[DC87]

I'm no great fan of Games Workshop but they have done some good reliable cutters.

I agree 100%, I am still using mine from 6 years ago as they still have a pretty good edge to the blade. If you can pick up the older versions they will last and last and last.

[modellingmadness]

Will it be a mass debate [/quote]
Yeah!!!! [/quote]

eew...... [/quote]
Dirty!

[Reddragon62]

I use a Tamiya sprue cutter for most of my cutting and either a Tamiya hobby knife or the cheaper Chinese version for clean up work.. They both use the same blade but the Tamiya is 15/17 Us while the Cheaper version can be found on Ebay for 5.00 US and free shipping.
I have a larger Sprue cutter from Squadron that I use also. It has a fine sharp point and is very very sharp and a few Xuron sprue cutters. The Tamiya cutter is sharper and cuts finer. For some reason the Xuron...brand new mind you...is dull and pinches the sprue.
I also use a large scissor type Toe nail clipper I bought at Walmart and it works just as good to hack away at large chunks of sprue. I don't have anything to cut PE as i haven't had the occasion to use work with it that often. Only once and for that i used a Xacto with a flat blade to cut the metal and a ceramic pot holder as a mat.

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Xuron cutter for plastic, my PE I cut loose on a glass plate with a Swann-morton scalpel.

[RobertK]

I use some noname cutter, can't remember where I got it but it's good. I use a pair of very fine scissors to cut PE, I find that much better than using scalpels and other things, usually no cleanup is needed.