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Say Goodbye to Traditional Tweezers with Xuron® 452 Holding Pliers

January 22, 2024 by Abby Robey 4 Comments

Say goodbye to traditional tweezers and upgrade your modeling toolkit with the revolutionary Xuron® 452 Holding Pliers! With a rich history of excellence in the plastic scale modeling industry, Xuron Corporation is thrilled to introduce our latest innovation to modelers worldwide.
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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 452, Pliers

Plastic Model Building with the Best Adhesives and the Xuron® 860 Dispensing Bottle

September 21, 2023 by Gerald Voigt 9 Comments

Glues, Cement and Solvents for Plastic Model Building.

In the realm of plastic scale model building and model railroading, the right adhesive and precision tools can take your craftsmanship to new heights. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the selection of glues, cements, solvents, and the essential tool for precise application – the Xuron® Model 860 Dispensing Bottle.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 860, Adhesives, Model Hobby Tools, Plastic Kit Building

Professional Modeler’s Tool Kit to the Rescue

July 24, 2023 by Gerald Voigt 2 Comments

Professional Modelers Need this Xuron® Tool Kit.

For all hobbyists, tools are an essential part of the creative process. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced scale model builder, it’s more enjoyable when you have the right tool for the task at hand. When your basic modeling tools can be found in one Xuron® Modelers Tool Kit, that’s even better. 

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 2175ET, 450, 9180ET, Pliers, Scissors, Sprue Cutter

Bend & Form Wire, Photo-Etch, Light Gauge Sheet Stock with this Specialty Pliers Duo

June 4, 2023 by Gerald Voigt 1 Comment

Bend and Form Wire, Photo-Etch with Bending Forming Pliers Duo.

I’ll bet that when you think of Xuron® tools, a few well-known and well-used tools come to mind. Today let’s expand your view of what’s available and hone in on a couple of possibly lesser-known tools to bend wire, form wire, as well as photo-etch, and a variety of materials. These pliers and all Xuron® tools are available through local hobby shops.

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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Scale Modeling Tagged With: 485FN, 575, Hand Tools, Pliers

Which Xuron® 410 Series Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter Best Fits Your Needs?

March 21, 2023 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Xuron® 410 Series Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter Comparison.

Whether you’re a plastic scale model builder, model railroader, maker, or jeweler searching for a quality flush cutter for soft materials, the right tool for a specific task makes all the difference. In this blog post, we’ll highlight three tools based on the Xuron® 410, an all-around useful Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, and explain the differences between them. Specifically, we’re talking about the Xuron® Models 410, 410A, and 410T Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters.

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Filed Under: Consumer Products, Jewelry Making, Model Railroading, Scale Modeling Tagged With: 410A, 410T, Xuron® 410

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