Razor Saws

mgbamford@msn.com

Member since
April 2007

Razor Saws

Posted by mgbamford@msn.com on Thursday, September 20, 2007 10:49 PM

UNCLE.

Does anyone have any information regarding the razor saws shown in the September 2007 and October 2007 FSMs? In the September issue, the razor saw is shown in Paul Boyer's article, "Hollis Hill's Mustang I," page 23. In the October issue, the saw is shown in Aaron Skinner's article, "Up-Armoring Tamiya's HumVee," page 19.

I've checked on-line catalogs, my local hobby shops and at a recent IPMSA show - all without luck. Any comments on the saw's usefulness?

Mike

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Phil_H

Member since
August 2005
From: Sydney, Australia

Posted by Phil_H on Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:36 PM

There is a discussion about this saw (or one very much like it) here.

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:43 PM

This saw? http://www.umm-usa.com/catalog/tools_JLC.html

I've been meaning to add one to my kit even though I'm pretty happy with my Atlas hobby saw.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Gigatron

Member since
January 2007

Posted by Gigatron on Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:33 AM

The JLC is a very nice saw. I just got one myself a few weeks ago from Roll Models.

It's nice in that it's very comfortable to use, makes very thin cuts and has two different sized teeth on the same blade. BUT, it would be nice if they made one in the size of a #11 blade to get into tighter areas - or even just regular 90* corners. the shape of the blade doesn't really lend itself to sawing all the way into a corner.

But, it's still a great tool to have in the collection.

-Fred

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:14 AM

Fred... check out this thread...

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Marc

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Gigatron

Member since
January 2007

Posted by Gigatron on Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:13 PM

That's pretty darn nifty, Marc!

How did you go about breaking the JLC blade? Did you snap it, cut it or something else? Also, is it possible to get replacement JLC blades is case something goes terribly wrong?

Thanks,

Fred

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:01 PM

Grab the corner at this angle with wide pliers and bend the blade and it should snap clean. I got 4 corners off of 1 blade. I ordered and extra blade from Roll Models when I got the saw a while back.

Marc

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Gigatron

Member since
January 2007

Posted by Gigatron on Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:56 PM

Cool, I'll give it a try (once I get up the nerve )

-Fred

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:33 PM

I got mine last week (with a couple of spare blades - if it can be screwed up, I can do it!). Haven't had a chance to really put it to a test, but the experimenting I've managed to do with it indicates I'm going to like it.

Got mine from HawkeyeHobbies - http://hawkeyehobbies.com - Ordered it about 9 o'clock on Sunday night and received it in the mail on Wednesday morning. That's good service! Thanks Gerald

Quincy

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HawkeyeHobbies

Member since
August 2006
From: Neenah, WI

Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 10:43 AM

You are very welcome. I appreciate your business. They are very popular. Also you might want to use the spare blade to make a miniature japanese cabinet saw for sawing flush...just don't pry with it!