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Xuron Corp. – A Walk Down Memory Lane

November 18, 2015 by Ashley Bunting 10 Comments

November.

We all look forward to turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce.  Many of us make our list of thankfuls and share our blessings.  Here at Xuron Corporation November reminds us of our humble beginnings and emphasizes the incredible growth we have developed over the years.

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Filed Under: Consumer Products, Industrial Products Tagged With: Cutters, Hobby, jewelry, Jewelry Making, made in usa, maine, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, saco, Scissors, Wire Cutters, wire cutting, Xuron Tools

A Day With The Southern Maine Scale Modelers

May 16, 2014 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

In early April I had the pleasure of attending (as a non-selling vendor) the Southern Maine Scale Modeler’s Annual Model Contest, Downeastcon. This event attracted scale model builders from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts and beyond.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: Cutters, Hand Tools, Hobby, IPMS, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Club, Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Pliers, Radio Control, Sprue Cutter, Track Cutter, Xuron Tools

Relax With Your Favorite Hobby or Craft Project

December 17, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Not long ago I read an article about the health benefits associated with having a hobby – something that helps take your mind from the everyday stresses of life and allows for relaxation and fun.  So, I decided to rekindle one of my childhood obsessions and attempt to re-learn crochet and the art of the granny square.  With the help of YouTube and some great blog sites, I was cranking out the squares in no time.  The simple rhythm of the stitches is hypnotic and it truly does bring a sense of calm and relaxation (unless the cat decides to grab the skein of yarn and run around the house).

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Filed Under: Needlecraft Tagged With: Craft, Crochet, Embroidery, Hand Tools, Hobby, Knitting, Model Hobby Tools, needlecraft, needlework, Scissors, Sewing, Xuron Tools, Yarn

iHobby Expo 2012 – Will Cleveland “Rock”?

August 20, 2012 by Abby Robey 3 Comments

iHobby Expo

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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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Radio Control, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Hobby, Model Railroading, Plastic Kit Building, Radio Control, Trade Show, Xuron Tools

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Founded in 1971, Xuron Corp. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ergonomic, electronics-grade hand tools for the electronics, aerospace, plastic molding, wire processing, hobby, craft, jewelry, and fishing industries.

Xuron Corp. is the original inventor, and patent holder, of the Micro-Shear® blade bypass cutting technology used on all Xuron® brand cutters.

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