The basics of Working With Styrene (Video Tutorial)

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Make sure to watch it in HD!



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[thyvipera]

awesome awesome video

[stevescustoms]

I got to get me a pair of those cutters.

[jbarb78]

Glad you did this man, I was wanting to do the same for a long time but don't have video capability. I swear, it was like watching myself for the most part, though I use solid rectangular rod now for corner reinforcement. It's a bit stronger, and tends to keep things square a lot better, since angle and tubing are still flexible. The miter jaws are a very useful tool doing this as well, worth their weight in gold.

One thing that'll keep that piece from sliding with the speed square is putting it hard against that edge of the table as well.

[SonOfNemesis]

Nice tutorial! How long does that blade on the styrene cutter last before it goes dull?

[jbarb78]

Nice tutorial! How long does that blade on the styrene cutter last before it goes dull?

Miter jaws are pretty durable if you get some good ones, I have a pair that are about 12 years old that I use pretty regularly on the job. They're actually engineered for cutting wood, another name for them is Chamfer Cutters, and the ones I use have been cutting through 3/4" solid pine chamfer strip just like they were new. Styrene is a small job compared to what I use them for.

[SonOfNemesis]

Excellent, I will have to get a set. Thanks man!

[Mr. Black]

Damn, I actually have a pair of miter jaws in the toolbox. Excellent tutorial, Z, very informative.

Man, that Devastator looks sensational! The details you've put on him so far look great!

That ProWeld stuff sounds terrific. Need to find some of that. I use super glue gel and modeler's glue (which Evergreen recommends), but I'll definitely want to try out ProWeld.

[jicco]

Thanks for doing this. Can I share it on my page? :)

[groovycustoms]

Bravo! Nicely done! I am now actively searching for a set of those cutters. Found a set on Ebay so we will see how that goes! I do have to wonder what ungodly amount of money that MP Devastator would go for online once it is finished! With some of the other customs going for crazy cash, this could probably buy you a car! Anyways, great tutorial!

[deadlysin]

Very nice tutorial man. It will be very helpful for when i do my Action master Masterpiece Monstructor. so thanks for the tips and info.

[Jimster]

Thanks for this; great tutorial.

Out with the poly cement, in with the Pro Weld :D

[OMEGAPRIME1983]

ok, the toothbrush idea is genius.. seriously genius

[Captain Cosmic]

did anyone else crack up when the sesame street clip burst on?

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did anyone else crack up when the sesame street clip burst on?

LOL!!!! Thank you for that!!! You seriously made my day. My wide and I were ROLLING after I did that!

[Captain Cosmic]

hahaha man i was so into the vid learning all the tricks and all, then that clip an i exploded. It made MY day man, peace!

[Eyes-of-a-Snake]

Nice tutorial man! Very well done and informative! I have GOT to get some of those cutters... Using a protractor SUCKS! Im also going to have to look into that pro weld. Never even seen that stuff. Now, I know you covered how much you like that plastic fusion, but I have to ask, is it REALLY that much better than Devcon, or is it about the same thing just a different name/brand? Cause Devcon does just what you say that stuff does, but I can get that locally, where as I havent seen that plastic fusion in stores...

[chonosmoon]

daym, i can't watch it.. cuz of where i am.. :(

[Jimster]

Nice tutorial man! Very well done and informative! I have GOT to get some of those cutters... Using a protractor SUCKS!

Ditto. I've tried no end of ebay searches but can't find a thing. :S

[Eyes-of-a-Snake]

Ditto. I've tried no end of ebay searches but can't find a thing. :S


Hey brother, this one even has an adjustable guide!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Midwest-Models-Easy-Cutter-Ultimate-1134-/300650831514?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46002f9e9a

[Jimster]

Ah! An "easy cutter"! Cheers bro :) Shame the postage cost to the UK is more than the cutter itself. I'm gonna have to sell a few more customs before I get this past the wife ;)

Found another one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Easy-Cutter-craft-hobby-tool-cuts-soft-wood-1126-/160566882047?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2562882eff) with cheaper shipping in 'Dolls & Bears > Dollhouse Miniatures > Miniatures > Contemporary (1970-Now) > Furniture & Home Decor > Other' of all places :P

Edit: Now I know it's name I've found a few places in the UK that stock it for around £21. Cheers EoaS & Z!

[Eyes-of-a-Snake]

Nice! Im gonna see if I can find these locally as well... And Jimster, if you want, Ill see what shipping is from me to you, plus the cost locally for the cutters. Ive shipped a TON of stuff to Paul in Sing before, and been able to get it done fairly cheap. I swear these guys jack international shipping just to get more out of it...