RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted November 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2015 Glad the info was useful and I was able to help. I change the blades very regularly and purchased a box of 100 blades relatively cheaply. A sharp blade will go through the 2mm card with 2-3 passes. Cutting the windows and small components is tiring and requires a good cup of tea, lots of concentration and plenty of patience! I have printed my church windows using the Transparent OP Film which is better than cutting out the printed window frames and I am hoping the stained glass shows when I put an LED light inside the church. Works a treat, although the colour looks a little blue instead of black. Probably just the cheap inkjet printer I have! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 All's well that ends well, good advice, Ian. As an aid to cutting out windows, especially in the thicker card I pierce the corners or intersections with a sharp point, shown below. It allows you to pre-position your blade point, and the 'clunk' as it reaches the next one tells you when you have cut far enough. Hope this idea helps, Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted November 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's a very nice looking tool you have there Doug. Certainly would be handy to get in those corners. Must put one on my Xmas list! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 All's well that ends well, good advice, Ian. As an aid to cutting out windows, especially in the thicker card I pierce the corners or intersections with a sharp point, shown below. It allows you to pre-position your blade point, and the 'clunk' as it reaches the next one tells you when you have cut far enough. IMG_4395.JPG Hope this idea helps, Doug I have one of those. It was included in one of those multiple knife sets and very handy it is too. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 ----------------------------. I can see why you recommend a Stanley knife to cut it though! steve A Swann Morton scalpel with regularly changed 10A blades will easily outclass a Stanley knife for sheer precision and cleanness of cuts though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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