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Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing

December 22, 2020 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

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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Q & A with Tony Bonti – Building Metal Earth® 3D Models using Xuron® Tools

November 27, 2020 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

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.

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What Makes Xuron® Split Ring Pliers Different?

October 29, 2020 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

If you are a fisherman, saltwater or fresh, you have used split rings to join lures to a hook. Pretty simple concept, however opening the rings can be a challenge. Xuron’s Model 496 Split Ring Pliers offer a fast and convenient option (as opposed to using your fingernail or a thin knife).

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Mary Soucy – Q&A

August 6, 2019 by Ashley Bunting 1 Comment

A few years ago we had the pleasure of exhibiting next to Mary Soucy at the Bead & Button Show. We chatted with Mary and her mom and discovered not only are they two of the nicest ladies you’d ever meet but Mary is an avid Xuron user! Mary Soucy is an incredibly talented designer and instructor. She is enthusiastic and exudes passion for her craft. She has an impressive creativity that blurs the lines of chainmailling and beading; resulting in a final product that has an elegant bead-woven aesthetic.

I recently had the opportunity to ask Mary Soucy a few questions about creating, chainmaille, tools and more…

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How To Add Details To A Model Railroad Or Diorama

March 28, 2018 by Tom Piccirillo 5 Comments

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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