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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

Which is the Best Xuron® Pliers for Your Next Project?

December 29, 2020 by Abby Robey 4 Comments

Xuron® long flat nose and short flat nose pliers holding a jump ring

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.

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Filed Under: Jewelry Making Tagged With: chain nose pliers, Chainmaille, chisel nose pliers, flat nose pliers, Pliers, wire working

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

November 27, 2020 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

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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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 450, 485FN, 9180ET, Photo-Etch, Plastic Kit Building, Pliers, Scissors, Sprue Cutter

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

Q&A with Kristal Wick

December 8, 2017 by Ashley Bunting Leave a Comment

Have you met Kristal Wick?

Kristal is an internationally award winning designer and official worldwide CREATE YOUR STYLE Swarovski Ambassador.  She is a creative expert in numerous mediums; known for her work in silk, fibers, crystals, metal clay and much more.

Additionally she is a talented singer, knitter and dog lover.

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Filed Under: Beading, Jewelry Making Tagged With: Beading, fiber arts, Hand Tools, jewelry, kristal wick, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, silk beads, silkies, Xuron Tools

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