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Old 06-07-2003, 01:58 PM
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Question Sprue cutters???
OK, before everyone jumps on me...I looked through FAQ's and didn't find anything. I did a search, and found a comment to "get a pair". My question is, Does anyone use/like sprue cutters?
I was thinking of getting a pair, and wanted to know if they helped and were worth it?

Any help is appreciated!

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I use a pair, they reduce the chances of breaking the part on the tree. I think its worth it.
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They are a must have IMO. Mine are from Pro Modeler, purchased at Hobby Lobby.

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I used to work with a $5 flush cutter from my hobby shop. Then I bought this from HLJ

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?TAM74001

The blade is smaller than my old one so it can get cut off those pieces that are attached to the sprue weirldy. I still need to sand a bit to get rid of the excess plastic but it's good. I make cleaner cuts with it. There's also this, I think it's probably a little bit bigger but cheaper.

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?TAM74035
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UNF.HUH...HUH...I USE MY TEETHSZ TO CUT THEMS.

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Go to Radio Shack and buy the red handled flush cutting wire cutters, they are the same thing and their only $3.99
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definatly a must have, a somewhat good alternative to a knife if your not too fussy, and dont wanna get cut. I got mine at walmart They are also good for scratch building things
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Go to Radio Shack and buy the red handled flush cutting wire cutters, they are the same thing and their only $3.99
Exactly what I use and well worth the money in my opinion.
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ive always used a pocket knife with cutters to separate the parts. But for bigger pieces its a pain. Ill prolly get a pair of these shortly
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They are a must have and very handy
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Thanks to everyone for the comments and tips! I was pretty sure they would be worth it.

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