Model Railroad Track: A Beginners Guide to Rail Cutting

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Tom’s Corner
Tips, techniques, and commentary from Master Model Railroader Tom Piccirillo

Model railroad track comes in a large assortment of lengths and curve radii. Even so, most track layouts still need some custom-sized pieces to fit together without kinks, and sections of flexible track need to have rails trimmed to length.  Cutting track to size is usually required, and modelers find it difficult to cut the metal rail . . . unless they have the right tools, like the Xuron® 2175B and 2175M Track Cutters.

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What are the Best Xuron® Tools for Expert Wire Wrapping?

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Wire wrapping is a fun, creative process that allows you to create your own unique piece of jewelry. It requires patience, skill, and precision – but it has never been easier with Xuron® tools! In this blog post we will discuss the different Xuron® tools for wire wrapping and give some tips on which ones work best and how to use them to easily produce beautiful pieces! And finally, we’ll mention a couple of non-Xuron products that are also worth checking out.

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Demystifying Xuron® Tools: Your Top Questions Answered

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Xuron® tools are a staple among DIY enthusiasts, crafters, hobbyists, and industrial users alike. Renowned for their precision and durability, these tools often raise questions among their users. In this FAQ edition, we’ll address the most frequently asked questions about Xuron® tools, providing you with insights to enhance your tool-using experience and ensure you get the most out of your investment.

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Mary Soucy – Q&A

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A few years ago we had the pleasure of exhibiting next to Mary Soucy at the Bead & Button Show.   We chatted with Mary and her mom and discovered not only are they two of the nicest ladies you’d ever meet but Mary is an avid Xuron user!  Mary Soucy is an incredibly talented designer and instructor.  She is enthusiastic and exudes passion for her craft.  She has an impressive creativity that blurs the lines of chainmailling and beading; resulting in a final product that has an elegant bead-woven aesthetic.

I recently had the opportunity to ask Mary Soucy a few questions about creating, chainmaille, tools and more…

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