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! That’s because we’re giving away a TK 2200 Model Railroader’s Tool Kit to one lucky winner. More about the giveaway later … First, I want to tell you about this tool kit.
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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Choosing a new set of pliers can be a daunting task. There are so many options. Here at Xuron Corp. we’ve recently introduced even more variations to accommodate more applications. So, what are all these pliers for?! Read on to learn the specific features and benefits of our line of precision pliers for jewelry making.
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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Metal Earth® makes very detailed 3D etched models that are assembled using a few tools and nothing else. One of our manufacturing staff, Tony Bonti, is an avid model builder (and a member of the Southern Maine Scale Modelers) and has recently been testing a few Xuron® tools while building these models.
