USS MAURY Posted March 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 18, 2014 Any reccos regarding where to buy or which brands of scissors are best for cutting fine line from the ends of blocks, etc. I always seem to end up with frayed ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Bartley Posted March 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 18, 2014 I use Xuron cutters. I have several types for cutting brass etch etc. One type is made to cut Kevlar tread, I find these ideal for cutting tread, never have frayed ends with these. Xuron range are very fine tools but expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted March 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 18, 2014 A small FISKARS scissor (stainless steel, made in Finland) is excellent for what you're looking for. My wife uses one in sewing, and I was able to find one online for my own use. http://www2.fiskars.com/Crafting/Products/Scissors-Snips-and-Sharpeners/Detail-Scissors-No.-4#.UyiayVzxUUs Frank Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted March 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 18, 2014 I use a brand called Dr. Slick. They are made for fly tying and are available in sporting good stores like Cabela's and Sportsman's Warehouse. They also make small nippers that are excellent for trimming lines around blocks. Less then $8 each. mischief 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q A's Revenge Posted March 18, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 18, 2014 As Frank said, Fiskars are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAd My Fingers Posted March 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2014 Gingher scissors are excellent, come in a variety of sizes, but also are rather expensive--love the ones I have! Cheers, Jay Quote Current Build: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted March 19, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 19, 2014 Any reccos regarding where to buy or which brands of scissors are best for cutting fine line from the ends of blocks, etc. I always seem to end up with frayed ends. Go to one of the fabric shops. Those ladies have used and know more about scissors than I can recommend. I did and love the one I have. Brand?? I don't know, but it works fine on everything I cut. Then there is the little (expensive) tool my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas. But that is another thread. Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per Posted March 19, 2014 Share #8 Posted March 19, 2014 Mine are called Dovo, a German make. Got them from an embroidery shop and they were not cheap. What I like is that they, like me, are left-handed so I actually see what I am cutting. And the cutting edges are micro-serrated, keeping the thread from sliding when you cut. Per Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted March 19, 2014 Share #9 Posted March 19, 2014 Hi, a lot of modellers also use nail clippers for this job as the curved and bevelled cutting edges allow a close 'nip'. If you prefer scissors, then a trip to a nearby sewing supplier might be helpful as they could demo a few pair to you to ensure you get what you need? I also use a pair of shears (about 2.5 to 3 inches long I got from a sewing machine shop (also should be available from any sewing supplier) which are essentially a mini-version of shears. these fit the hand well, have a very sharp edge and a very point tip which allows me to get in close. cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mischief Posted March 23, 2014 Share #10 Posted March 23, 2014 Get the Dr Slick fly tying scissors and use ONLY on thread. augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted March 23, 2014 Share #11 Posted March 23, 2014 Have to say nail clippers are the way to go, well for me anyway. But it seems like you have a lot of support on this one. Now to choose. Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted March 25, 2014 Share #12 Posted March 25, 2014 Fiskars ! Micro-tip Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzleloader Posted March 26, 2014 Share #13 Posted March 26, 2014 nail clippers mostly because you already have them Mark Quote Current build Dom Fernando II E Gloria crossection Finished boats Portuguese Caravel Artenaval Yacht Mary Mamoli Mayflower M.S. H.M.S. Unicorn Corel Whaleboat Marine Model Co. Swift A.L. America (solid hull) Marine Model Co. Albatros Mantua U.S.S. Constitution Revell Spanish Galleon Revell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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