RickC5 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 My old sprue cutters are dying, and even re-sharpening them only keeps them going a very short time. So, in your opinions, which sprue cutters are the absolute BEST available, with cost not a consideration? I'm interested in which company and which particular model. It seems some are recommended for small parts, while others seem to be more general purpose. I'll buy TWO pair if I need to, as I frequently work with tiny, delicate parts and likely need a pair just for those. Thanks for the help. I need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Xuron and the one recently reviewed here! http://xuron.com/index.php/main/consumer_products/3 http://web.ipmsusa3.org/content/sprue-cutter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRatzenberger Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I use a Xuron 7123 Auto-shear, which I don't see on the page Mark linked. I think it's close to their 2175ET Sprue Cutter. This is my "heavy duty" cutter. For light-medium work, I use the UMM cutter in the review Mark linked. I wouldn't go so far as to say that my use constitutes the "best", but I 'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAShelley Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I like the Xuron 2175ET, but I have had problems with using it on very small and delicate parts (Roden 1/72 biplane interior struts, to be specific.) It has worked fine on everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTennant Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I have one from Tamiya. It's called the Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter for Plastic #74035. Yes, it's a bit pricey but has a much finer tip than the Xuron model. You should be able to find it fairly easy at Hobbylink Japan, Sprue Bros., etc. I've had mine for 5 years and it's still excellent. BTW, it replaced my Xuron cutter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteJ Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I have one from Tamiya. It's called the Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter for Plastic #74035. Yes, it's a bit pricey but has a much finer tip than the Xuron model. You should be able to find it fairly easy at Hobbylink Japan, Sprue Bros., etc. I've had mine for 5 years and it's still excellent. BTW, it replaced my Xuron cutter! Agree! mine is over ten years old and I have a spare in my back drawer incase anything ever happens to my primary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickC5 Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Thanks guys. Couldnt decide, so I ordered both a Xuron AND a Tamiya cutter. I oughta be happy now. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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