Tool Question

[Greg Cullinan]

For cutting plastic bodies do you use a jewelers saw or hobby saw,etc.?

I did my first sectioning job today on a 49 Ford and used a #11 blade and the result wasn't a very clean cut.I'm sure practise helps but an a big believer of the right tool for the right job.Thanks

Edited December 30, 2009 by ponyxpress

[CAL]

Just depends.

The back side of a #11, flip it over, works well. Sometimes a jeweler's saws are as good as the saw you get. I have a good German one. The Xacto sucks. Thread works in hard to reach areas, and razor saws works good open areas like door bottoms. There are some good PE saw from Crazy Modeler and such, they are small and come in a bunch of different shapes.

[Greg Cullinan]

Thanks.Good heads up on the Exacto. Do you know the brand you have? How about blades? I stopped in a arts and crafts store and saw them(Exacto) for $45,so I googled it on my Blackberry and found thenm for $30 and was considering ordering. I figure the best bet is to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it.I will have to start accumulating some tools of the trade.

[CAL]

Thanks.Good heads up on the Exacto. Do you know the brand you have? How about blades? I stopped in a arts and crafts store and saw them(Exacto) for $45,so I googled it on my Blackberry and found thenm for $30 and was considering ordering. I figure the best bet is to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it.I will have to start accumulating some tools of the trade.

Here is a fantastic saw for not much money and comes with 144 blades. It's worked very well for me.

If you want an exacto I have one I'd sell ya cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/JEWELERS-ADJUSTABLE-SAW-FRAME-W-144-BLADES_W0QQitemZ350298560640QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518f6bd880

[MikeMc]

A jewelers saw is great for small irregular cuts...like cutting out a seat back from the sides of an interior tub. Then if you want long straight cuts...Razor saw. Recommend the Zona brand....great quality. #11 bladeback...for opening trunks and doors with.

Heres a Zona...Raul lent it to me!

[randx0]

you should have all the above in your arsenal but by far the one you should become the most learned at is the no 11 blade when using it work slowly I have only had problems when rushing and not being careful. double check your measurements.when I have a nice long straight line to cut I start it with the ol'#11 a few swipes then on to the razor saw.the jewelers saw takes more practice but you will be glad you have it when you need it.it some times helps to use a piece of tape to scribe against just until you get it going .good luck

[CAL]

A jewelers saw is great for small irregular cuts...like cutting out a seat back from the sides of an interior tub. Then if you want long straight cuts...Razor saw. Recommend the Zona brand....great quality. #11 bladeback...for opening trunks and doors with.

Heres a Zona...Raul lent it to me!

+1

Zona Razor Saw is great, another thing Xacto has but doesn't make very well.

[Greg Cullinan]

I was looking at the Zona saws on Amazon. Boy am I glad I asked before I spent moneyB) Thanks

[Mercman]

I have had good results with my X-acto saws. both regular, and the jeweler's. The thing I found with the jewelers saw is you got to have the blades really tight.

[CAL]

I have had good results with my X-acto saws. both regular, and the jeweler's. The thing I found with the jewelers saw is you got to have the blades really tight.

My new saw has never popped a blade out and not nearly as tight. I took pliers to my X-acto and they still pop out. Plus it's not in alignment end to end. It's just junk.

The Xacto saw handle arrangement and stamped blade holder isn't as sturdy as the Zona saw.

While the Xacto stuff works okay, they are aggregating to deal with at times. Furthermore, there is much better razor and jeweler’s saws out there.

[Guest promodmerc]

My new saw has never popped a blade out and not nearly as tight. I took pliers to my X-acto and they still pop out. Plus it's not in alignment end to end. It's just junk.

The Xacto saw handle arrangement and stamped blade holder isn't as sturdy as the Zona saw.

While the Xacto stuff works okay, they are aggregating to deal with at times. Furthermore, there is much better razor and jeweler’s saws out there.

I hear you on the Xacto razor saw. It constantly bends right at the handle or comes loose. I picked up a Zona about a month ago and it is a much better built saw then the Xacto.

[CAL]

I hear you on the Xacto razor saw. It constantly bends right at the handle or comes loose. I picked up a Zona about a month ago and it is a much better built saw then the Xacto.

exactly.

[PatRedmond]

CAL SAID...

There are some good PE saw from Crazy Modeler and such, they are small and come in a bunch of different shapes.

I'll throw one or two in the package i'm sending you to try out, Greg.