A commenter on a public modeling forum complained that the tools he was using were rusting and they had lost their keen edge as well as smooth action. Further discussion revealed that he lived in an the area that was very humid year round and that his workshop wasn’t well ventilated or air conditioned. This probably is the reason for corrosion on his tools, but it could have been easily avoided.
Come See Us At The East Coast All Scale Train Show
Xuron Corp. is coming to the East Coast All Scale Train Show in York, Pennsylvania!
Xuron® Track Cutter Turns 25 Years Old
Hard to believe, but the Xuron® Track Cutter (Model 2175B) is 25 years old! We officially debuted it in the fall of 1988 at the (then) Chicago Model Hobby Show.
iHobby Expo 2012 – it’s that time of year again!
It’s hard to wrap my brain around the fact that in 4 weeks I’ll be heading to Cleveland, Ohio for the iHobby Expo.
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iHobby Expo 2012 – Will Cleveland “Rock”?
When I first heard that the HMA (Hobby Manufacturer’s Association) was moving the annual iHobby Expo from Chicago (Rosemont), Illinois to Cleveland, Ohio, I was, to say the least underwhelmed. That feeling, however, lasted about 5 minutes. I had to put aside my “creature of habit” attitude and realize that a new venue is good for everyone — especially the consumers in the Cleveland area that will have the opportunity to experience this event and meet with major hobby product manufacturers (like Xuron Corp)!
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