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Summer Projects & Prototypes

June 30, 2015 by Ashley Bunting Leave a Comment

It’s officially summer and for some of us that means creative projects get put on the back burner and beach trips are the focus. At least this is true for me! I am currently in the process of moving and clearing out my old home office/ studio.  It is simultaneously the best and worst feeling. Organizing and sorting my bead hoard is exciting; I am finding so many awesome components and supplies that I completely forgot about. However it is also one of the most daunting, unending tasks I’ve ever tackled. Too many tiny messy things! As I am slogging through the debris at home, here at Xuron lots of progress is being made. We have been brainstorming and testing new prototypes; definitely one of my favorite parts of the job!

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Filed Under: Beading

Proper Xuron® Tools Care

June 2, 2015 by Gerald Voigt 4 Comments

A tool chest provides dust free Xuron tools storage.

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 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.

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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Scale Modeling Tagged With: 2175, 2175ET, 2193, 9180ET

XURON – how do you pronounce that?

May 25, 2015 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

Xuron (zoorh-on).

When I consider the questions I am most frequently asked, “how do you pronounce the company name?” is at the top of the list.   Pretend the X is a Z and say it, Xuron!

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Filed Under: Consumer Products, Industrial Products Tagged With: Cutters, Hand Tools, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, xuron, Xuron Tools

Scale Modeling…When and Where?

April 22, 2015 by Gerald Voigt Leave a Comment

Gerald's RV workstation.

In my lifetime as a scale modeler I’ve used just about every conceivable type of work space: A shelf in a spare bedroom closet, TV dinner tray, desk, dedicated cabinet, as well as large spacious workshops.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 2175ET, 450, Model Hobby Tools, Plastic Kit Building, Pliers, Sprue Cutter

Memory Wire: Use It To Create A Fun Spiral Bracelet

January 31, 2015 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Memory wire is used by jewelry artist for it’s ability to retain shape allowing for a wider variety of design options.  Our Brand Ambassador, Ashley Bunting, used memory wire to make this cute spiral bracelet.

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Filed Under: Beading Tagged With: Ashley Bunting, Beading, Cutters, Hand Tools, Hard Wire, jewelry, Jewelry Making, memory wire, wire, wire cutter, Xuron Tools

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