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Have everything left from the last build, but... Has anyone used the Midwest Easy Cutter? Is it worth getting? Which is the better pin vise, a spiral or swivel head? Thanks for any reply! Bruce Bruce
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Hi Bruce. Haven't used that cutter so I can't advise on that but as for pin vises, up until now I've used the standard collet chuck type but I found they often wouldn't grip the smallest of the drill bits (0.3 - 0.4mm) I've now bought a new type with a slip type chuck, instead of twisting the knurled end to tighten the chuck you simply insert the drill bit, ensure it's centered and then slide the collet ring up towards the top - it grips perfectly right down to the 0.3mm and is far easier to tighten and release! I got mine off Ebay (as usual!) Hope that helps. Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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ENJAY49 wrote:Have everything left from the last build, but...
Has anyone used the Midwest Easy Cutter? Is it worth getting?
Which is the better pin vise, a spiral or swivel head?
Thanks for any reply!
Bruce Bruce The only thing to look for with these sort of cutters is can you replace the blade which will wear quickly even though its only wood you are cutting. As its a pliers type of product as well i guess you would need some good dexterity in you hands to make the cut. I see you are USA based so would recommend (because i think you can get the products cheaper there than in the UK) would be the northwest shortline chopper range. I have these and can say i prefer them to any of the other cutters such as the amati i have used. The products used single edge razor blades. Here is a link to the product maker but sure you will have distributors in the USA. http://nebula.wsimg.com/...tion=0&alloworigin=1Happy Modelling
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Rank: Amateur Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/10/2017 Posts: 41 Points: 141 Location: NEW JERSEY
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Thanks for the replies guys. Wasted some time on review sites; it's either the greatest thing since the wheel ("very sharp, be careful!") or a piece of garbage that's going right back ("won't even cut my finger!"). Done a bit of planking before, (several Chris Craft boats, as well as the Constitution), but like the idea of the mitre cutting. So for an expert opinion, thought to ask here. Tony, found your chopper on EBay, looks like a good alternative. (Blades for Easy Cutter are replaceable with the upgraded model). Robin, looking way ahead, and my reason for asking. Seems to be 4 holes drilled for each gunport lid, so a few hundred times? With my simple twist drill think I'll need a wrist replacement, a spiral drill seems much more efficient! (Did someone mention "dexterity"?) Thanks again. Bruce
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the chopper is great.I have one and it works very well.
The twist drills are hard to control.you will end up breaking tons of drill bits using one for small holes.
Carl
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