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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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LX Series Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters for Small Electronics and Wire

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Xuron Corporation’s Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters are categorized by Series – each having their own unique features and benefits. Here, we will introduce you to our LX Series Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters and identify how they differentiate from our other cutters.

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Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing

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I wrote a blog post about Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing years ago. At that time, 3D printers were not readily accessible to the average consumer or small manufacturer. They were mainly used for making prototypes and everything about the process seemed intimidating (at least to me).

Speed ahead to 2024, and 3D printing has evolved. It seems nothing cannot be created with this technology – even human organs and body parts (known as bioprinting). 3D printing in 2020 also allowed many people to get creative during extended periods at home. We all saw stories of people making face mask extenders, face shields, and more.
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FAQ: How To Replace Springs & Keep Tools Well Maintained

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Recently, we’ve had a few questions from customers asking how to replace springs on their tools and how to keep them (tools) cleaned and well-maintained.  I thought I’d share……
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