 stikpusher wrote: |
| Hans, what sort of tool do you use to get such a thin cut of the tubing without distorting the shape? |
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Razor saw and a miter box, de-burr with a razor-knife... If you use brass, make sure you anneal it with some fire to soften it. Tried the cut-off wheels in the Dremel, but didn't have the control I needed. I do a lot of wire-work as well as the sprue method... Wrap thin wire around anything from a straightpin to a paintbrush, cut it where it overlaps, and fiddle around with it until it gets into shape and closes... I've made "aviator" sunglass frames that way in 1/35th. (Can't see well enough to go smaller, lol..)