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Why Do Top Scale Model Builders Choose Xuron® 450 TweezerNose™ Pliers?

March 24, 2022 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

Xuron® 450 TweezerNose™ Modeling Pliers for Scale Model Builders.

Quality modeling pliers are a must-have tool for any scale model builder. There are a variety of different types and brands of modeling pliers on the market, but one that consistently ranks as a favorite among top scale model builders is the Xuron® 450 TweezerNose™ Pliers.

So, what makes these modeling pliers so special?

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 450, 450BN, Model Hobby Tools, Pliers

Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing

December 22, 2020 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

Xuron Tools for 3D Printing.

Five years ago I wrote a blog post about Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing. 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 2020 and 3D printing has evolved. It seems there is nothing that cannot be created with this technology – even human organs and body parts (known as bioprinting). 3D printing in 2020 also gave way for many people to get creative during time extended time at home. We all saw stories of people making face mask extenders, face shields and more.
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Filed Under: Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters Tagged With: Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Hobby Tools, Pliers

Model Railroad Track: A Beginners Guide to Rail Cutting

July 23, 2019 by Tom Piccirillo 8 Comments

Updated May 31, 2022

This article was originally published on our Blog in September of 2017. We are rebroadcasting it because the content is still very relevant and 2022 represents the 33rd anniversary of our introduction of the Model 2175B Track Cutter to the model hobby market. Thank you for 33 years of support and encouragement!

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Filed Under: Model Railroading Tagged With: Cutters, Hand Tools, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Track Cutter, Xuron Tools

Precision Scissors for Scale Model Construction

August 23, 2018 by Tom Piccirillo Leave a Comment

Tom’s Corner

Tips, techniques and commentary from Master Model Railroader Tom Piccirillo

Model builders have never before enjoyed such a diverse assortment of materials for  duplicating full-size materials in miniature.

The scale modeler can now obtain corrugated metal, honeycomb sheet and etched materials in the precise sizes and contours needed for model construction, but using old-world tools to trim these materials to size just won’t “cut-it.” In this blog post, we’ll look at two versions of a precision scissor that will more easily provide you with the results you’re looking for.

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Filed Under: Model Railroading Tagged With: Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Scissors, Xuron Tools

How To Add Details To A Model Railroad Or Diorama

March 28, 2018 by Tom Piccirillo 5 Comments

Xuron® Model 450BN Bent Nose Pliers hold and place detail pieces

Tom’s Corner

Tips, techniques and commentary from Master Model Railroader Tom Piccirillo

Some people say, “It’s all in the details.” This is certainly true for award-winning scale models. Models are submitted for judging at contests, and much of the “score” needed to win an award is derived by the clean installation and proper placement of details.
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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Details, Diorama, Hand Tools, Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Pliers, Xuron Tools

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