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Short Track Forums => Bench Racing-general Model Car discussion topics => Topic started by: Dirtman on November 06, 2023, 02:51:50 PM

Title: Saws
Post by: Dirtman on November 06, 2023, 02:51:50 PM

What kind of saws does everyone use. If I'm chopping a top, how can I get a good clean line?

Rett

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: Volzfan59 on November 06, 2023, 04:50:21 PM

I've got a couple of Xacto saws and a saw attachment for my Dremel. One is a little thinner than the other. Work well for me, but I've never chopped a top. I wouldn't even attempt it with the Dremel.

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: Dirtman on November 07, 2023, 07:24:06 AM

Thanks man, appreciate the help.

Rett

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: TarheelRick on November 07, 2023, 09:20:32 AM

I have a few different sizes of the X-Acto razor saws. They work pretty well for me.  Before I start a cut I will drag the flat edge of the blade across a candle, seems to make it cut better.

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: Speedracer on November 07, 2023, 10:12:28 AM

Scale Motorsports has small saw blades that fit into the Xacto #11 blade handle. They are #1102 in their online catalog at scalemotorsport.com

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: Brian Conn on November 07, 2023, 09:09:15 PM

...For straight lines I use a fine tooth Zona saw...less filler putty needed.  For curved lines, I use what looks like a stainless steel scribing pencil with a very sharp point...I'm able to apply as much pressure as needed with not much of a gap afterwards...its diameter is slightly more than a pencil 

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: Dirtman on November 10, 2023, 10:16:41 AM

Hey! Thanks guy. A few things I can go!!!!

Rett