DIY Chopper

[Dcox]

Thought I'd share my chopper I made when I was building my first model ship. The blade holder was made from an old gasket scraper I had in my junk drawer. It's crude but gets the job done with acceptable 90's in both directions.

Edited January 30, 2024 by Dcox

[allanyed]

Nice tool that you made! That could work with stiff backed razors. (looks like maybe that is the actual type of blade in the holder)

Allan

[Dcox]

  On 1/30/2024 at 4:27 PM, allanyed said:

Nice tool that you made! That could work with stiff backed razors. (looks like maybe that is the actual type of blade in the holder)

Allan

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Yes, single edge blades slide right in the slot.

[Jaager]

There is a blade that is used by carpet layers - single edge - about 4" long - a bit stiffer - starts out sharp.  Stripper blade.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Love it!!

been on my list to make one 

[Dcox]

  On 1/30/2024 at 5:56 PM, Jaager said:

There is a blade that is used by carpet layers - single edge - about 4" long - a bit stiffer - starts out sharp.  Stripper blade.

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I know the blade well, cut my index finger down to the bone with it when I was a carpet installer. The gal I was looking at in a bikini poolside turned when I cussed, came over and took me to her apartment to fix me up.  She asked how it happened and I told her I was checking her out. she smiled and well let's just say I left her apartment with more than a band aide,

[wefalck]

That guide on the handle is not a bad idea - the pivot on the handle is always a weakness and wears on both, shop-made and industrial gadgets.

[Dcox]

  On 1/30/2024 at 7:31 PM, wefalck said:

That guide on the handle is not a bad idea - the pivot on the handle is always a weakness and wears on both, shop-made and industrial gadgets.

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Thanks, it works great to hold a consistent 90 degree cut.

[CPDDET]

Very innovative! Thanks for the share.