bugdozer Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I've seen many people cite these as an essential tool for armour trimming and I want to get a pair - but I see they come in curved and straight varieties. Is it wise to get both or is that overkill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 You can never have too many tools. I don't use lexan scissors, I use aviation snips. And I have them in left hand, right hand and straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugdozer Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Do you reckon they're better than the scissors? Also they appear to cut metal, which is an advantage for other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 well, I like them.... Whether they're better than the scissors or not I can't say, never used them. But they do cut other stuff. Which as you say... is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscstaylor Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Honestly I haven't used them yet. I used regular sewing scissors and a modeling razor knife and my trusty dremel, but like Chef said you can never have to many tools.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I'm an avid Dremmel user also. Rarely use scissors of any kind, obviously for fabric an cutting elastic though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I picked up a 2-pack of Lexan scissors at my local hobby shop. If you've got somewhere near you that deals with remote controlled toys, they'd likely carry them there. They've come in handy when trimming plastic when I can't use my Dremel or when I need finer cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugdozer Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 I haven't got a dremel either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Take yourself outside and have a word..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorean Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Lexan scissors are great for thin plastic but when you want to cut anything over about 2mm thick they will start to slip. Thats's when the dremel comes in. In direct answer to your question though.... get both curved and straight. I have used my curved pair more thgough. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktoots Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I tidied and finished my armour with a dremel fitted with a sanding band. I found it is the easiest way to achieve a clean and tidy finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugdozer Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Take yourself outside and have a word..... You'll be pleased to hear I have now bought some snips and a dremel, and just ordered the riveting tool you recommended also. How we will laugh as I slice my fingers off in pursuit of costuming excellence! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 If there's no blood, it's not your armour. Bleed for the BSN! Skickat från min LG-D802 via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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