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  • Member since
    July 2013
styrene ?
Posted by steve5 on Monday, December 9, 2013 10:32 PM

finally bought some styrene to try some things., I thought it was more like polystyrene found out it's like plastic is there a special cutter, or do you use side cutters and file smooth., or do you very carefully use a very sharp knife.

 

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, December 9, 2013 10:35 PM

Depends. To cut parts off the sprue, I only use a high quality sprue cutter, not a general purpose side cutter! To cut and shape stock styrene, I'll use anything from a scriber to a #11 blade, or even a hobby scissors.

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:21 AM

I take it you are talking about sheet stock.  Depends on the thickness.  Thinner stuff up to 1/16 inch can be cut with good scissors.  Thicker stuff can be scored with a knife, flexed to break, for straight lines.  Thicker stuff yet can be cut with jig saw or hack saw.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    July 2013
Posted by steve5 on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 2:50 PM

thankyou can't wait to give it a go

 

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