I am looking for something that can cut small extruded plasticard items at different angles, and wondered if anyone had any recommendations. I have attached one I have seen on eBay, but I have no idea if it is any good, other than the price.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284677728461 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284677728461)
Justin,
I have one. It does a nice job, but there seems to be a bit of play in the handle. Also, it may take a while for it to get to you.
Jeff
Quote from: Jeff Schumaker on July 20, 2023, 14:33
Justin,
I have one. It does a nice job, but there seems to be a bit of play in the handle. Also, it may take a while for it to get to you.
Jeff
Got to say when I looked at it, having play in the handle was my main concern. But then it is cheap. But then I don't want to spend a fortune either.
There are a few alternative products - and some at a very handsome price!
https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/mitre-cutter-rp-toolz-rp-cutr-p17221/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1v9FEsBr-WIwnuTmo9kQWLcbYkZnR2vk76v9GXR4wPkiWNz1O4pL5BoCIyIQAvD_BwE (https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/mitre-cutter-rp-toolz-rp-cutr-p17221/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1v9FEsBr-WIwnuTmo9kQWLcbYkZnR2vk76v9GXR4wPkiWNz1O4pL5BoCIyIQAvD_BwE)
(https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cdaipa4ms3p.jpg)
It certainly looks robust, but at that price I'd hope so.
A few others:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cutter-45-135-Degree-Adjustable-Scissors/dp/B07PQCHN5V/ref=asc_df_B07PQCHN5V/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344005173028&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12271867667920917478&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046839&hvtargid=pla-684009578551&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cutter-45-135-Degree-Adjustable-Scissors/dp/B07PQCHN5V/ref=asc_df_B07PQCHN5V/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344005173028&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12271867667920917478&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046839&hvtargid=pla-684009578551&psc=1)
https://www.hobbies.co.uk/master-cut?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=18203540303&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&adid=&addisttype=xpla&matchtype=&gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1l4btoyQYS-1WgVNKLm8sX91YxOoYEcfzco-sGKiGBodRPCY3JqiSxoCQs8QAvD_BwE (https://www.hobbies.co.uk/master-cut?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=18203540303&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&adid=&addisttype=xpla&matchtype=&gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1l4btoyQYS-1WgVNKLm8sX91YxOoYEcfzco-sGKiGBodRPCY3JqiSxoCQs8QAvD_BwE)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-Angle-Craft-Hobby-Guillotine/dp/B00BXFQISY/ref=asc_df_B00BXFQISY/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344240172429&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12271867667920917478&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046839&hvtargid=pla-697950481809&psc=1 (http://ttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-Angle-Craft-Hobby-Guillotine/dp/B00BXFQISY/ref=asc_df_B00BXFQISY/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344240172429&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12271867667920917478&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046839&hvtargid=pla-697950481809&psc=1)
I've no idea how good or bad or value for money any of them are though I'm afraid!
I too have one of the GSW cutters, very useful bit of kit. The side play in the handle can be eradicated by "painting" all the (wooden) parts with PVA before construction (it comes "flat pack" ) Allow to fully dry -obviously- before construction ;)
The handle on mind actually stays in the upper position if let go of.
Keith
I've had a North West Shorrt Lines one for about 15 years and it has proved very useful.
This is from the manufacturer's website, but there are UK stockists.
https://nwsl.com/products/the-chopper
Julian
I too have the original NWSL cutter and it has been a super tool. The base of my cutter is showing its age after 25 odd years.
Robin.
Don't bother with the Master Cut: https://www.hobbies.co.uk/master-cut (https://www.hobbies.co.uk/master-cut)
I ordered one and am sending it back. The base where the work sits on bows when the blade puts pressure on it, which means you never get a clean 90 degree cut.
Plus it looked like the tool has been melted in a fire, with one of the corners all messed up!