TheRealMrEd Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hi all, Just tried out a new (for me) tool for cutting small circles out of paper, tape, etc. As we all know, wheel masks are a constant itch, and as long as your itch is somewhere between 1/16" and 2" in diameter, it can now be scratched rather easily. For several years, I've tried various things to cut out masking tape circles; punches, scissors, and even things that are called "compass" cutters, but are in reality closer to "beam compass" cutters, for all you ex-droughts-men out there. This new one is actually more of a true "compass" type cutter, where you can "twirl" the thing with your finger to effect the cut. Most of the "beam compass" type, like Fiskars, require you to hold the pivot point with one hand, whilst turning the other end around the circle with the other hand. I present the "Flexifile Titanium Super Cutter Compass", #6116, which I picked up on Amazon for US $23.95, including shipping. A minor princes ransom, as these things go -- but unlike the others, this one actually works! In the photo above the tool was used to cut several 6mm dia. tape disks, and later two 4mm dia. discs. I stuck the Tamiya type tape onto a scrap of old vacuform plastic (to give something for the compass point to stick into). It was very sharp and worked perfectly the first time out. The smaller 4mm disks took a time or two of practice, but also worked fine. I highly recommend this cutter, and will use it unto the death! Ed PS. I have no stock or interest in this product. I make my money the old-fashioned way -- investing in munitions! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Looks good, I will have a butchers on ebay for one of these later thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Looks great. The Olfa compass cutter I have can't do anything that small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMrEd Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Hi, Matt! On my Matchbox RF-101B over in the Matchbox GB, I just cut some 3mm circles to mask the nose wheels -- that's 1.5mm radius! Ed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Wow! That's impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidragon Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I have another type of circle cutter, and rubbish it is, too. I think I might upgrade to one of these. Flex-I-file is a good brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Many thanks for posting this, Ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 cutting a 3mm diameter circle is indeed great ! I also have an Olfa cutter and it's great but can't cut below an inch, I've seen that a US dealer can deliver to my country, I'm very tempted now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Here ya go Giorgio, a little closer to home:- https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/super-cutting-compass-flex-i-file-6116.html Thanks the Real Mr. Ed, order placed with a UK supplier HTH Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I ordered one... it'll come in handy for trimming the carrier film off dashboard dial decals for cars as well. A tiny hole at the centre is a small price to pay for the thing fitting properly into the recess it's supposed to go in! All the best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMrEd Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Good job, Gents! I know I've really enjoyed mine... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks the Real Mr. Ed, order placed with a UK supplier, and received..........................now where DID I put that Tamiya tape?!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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