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Old 02-10-2012, 05:20 AM
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Just want to see if there is something other than a hobby knife. They work good but sometime there size gets in the way ie. small buggy bodies. What do you experienced guys use?
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Originally Posted by elex300
Just want to see if there is something other than a hobby knife. They work good but sometime there size gets in the way ie. small buggy bodies. What do you experienced guys use?
Cut the handle. That is what a lot of us do.
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Yep. I have one that's probably only a few inches long for doing mini bodies
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sort of along the same lines as the original question..... what x-acto blade is everybody using for cutting designs into liquid mask, vinyl, etc...???
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Originally Posted by mxnickj
sort of along the same lines as the original question..... what x-acto blade is everybody using for cutting designs into liquid mask, vinyl, etc...???
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I actually like the X-acto Swivel Craft Knife, #X3241. For me it makes cutting curves that much easier.
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Can't go wrong with #11. ..Although I found there are 2 types. I prefer the one on the top because the tip is more durable.

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Here's what I use on bodies of just about every size.

There's a swivel version as well, but I don't find a need for it very often.
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