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Model Railroad Track: A Beginners Guide to Rail Cutting

January 22, 2025 by Tom Piccirillo 8 Comments

A Beginners Guide to Cutting Model Railroad Track.

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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Filed Under: Model Railroading Tagged With: 2175B, 2175M, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Track Cutter

Introduction to Model Railroad Wiring and Electronics

December 15, 2021 by Tom Piccirillo 4 Comments

Xuron® Model 450 TweezerNose™ Pliers

Xuron® model railroad wiring tools are designed for the hobbyist, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out.

From wire stripper to pliers, flush cutters and track cutters, Xuron Corp. offers what you need to make your layout look great and be fully functional.

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Filed Under: Model Railroading Tagged With: Cutters, Hand Tools, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Railroading, Pliers, Wire Cutters, Wire strippers, Xuron Tools

3 Must-Have Tools for the Model Railroader

April 30, 2021 by Abby Robey 3 Comments

Xuron® Model Railroader's Tool Kit.

Three tools no model railroader should be without are a good serrated pliers, a Micro-Shear® flush cutter, and a trustworthy, precise track cutter. Wouldn’t you agree?

And there’s never been a better time to lay your hands on all three than right now!

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Filed Under: Model Railroading Tagged With: Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Railroading, Pliers, Sprue Cutter, Track Cutter

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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