Sean_M Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hi I am looking to buy a razor saw for vary fine cuts. i.e. canop seperation, control surfaces etc. Any suggestions on make and model number. There are a lot of brands out there, but all say for "fine" work. Thanks Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If you want very fine, try a photo-etched saw. Hasegawa may do one, I think, possibly ex-Trimaster, but mine is Lion Roar. Three blades cost a fiver. They go through plastic like a hot knife, too. You may need to find a new holder for them - they don't come with one - but take one to your friendly ironmonger and you'll soon find a Stanley handle or similar that fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Have a look at the JLC Razor Saw - I think it's fantastic! NjB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Sean, I have the jlc saws in stock. Also, we have a new venue for the New city Model club. Ta, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Have a look at www.hobby.uk.com; they do stainless steel photo etch blades which fit scalpel handles. £5.35 gets 4 or 6 different shaped blades. They cut very fine and keep their edge for ages. I'm still using the first from the fret after 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Have a look at either the JLC saw or rumoured to be even thinner the saw on radubs site http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=77_112&products_id=358 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I use a JLC one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hi Sean,I like and use the JLC razor saw. You get a choice of blades, for normal and very fine cut. I use these to cut 1:144 canopies and they work very well.You may wish to consider the JLC Mitre block as an accessory for the razor saw. It really does help when you wish to cut lots of components to the same size. Check out my review HERE.cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidave4 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I bought a JLC a few years back and it dont know how I managed without it. The blades seem to be hardened steel (as blades should be) which means they last well. The blades are short compared with the traditional backed saw but I have not found this to be a disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prenton Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Have a look at either the JLC saw or rumoured to be even thinner the saw on radubs site http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=77_112&products_id=358 Got one of the RB saws a month or so ago at the Irish Nationals, and it is EXCELLENT - really fine. Here's a review of it over on hyperscale http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/tools/rbproductionst014bg_1_1.htm Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 We sell loads of them and you've just reminded me I need to re-order! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I have a JLC was and it is excellent (I think I got it from Paul) but the blades are very brittle and snap easily. Does anyone know if the RB saws are thinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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