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Title: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: Chuckt5 on November 29, 2015, 07:31:38 AM

Hello there.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to cut super thin decals strips. When I say thin, I'm thinking something like .01"/.25mm wide strips!  :o

My first thought is to make some kind of parallel blade knife that uses really thin blades. Another option would be doing it freehand with a ruler, but I would think the parallel blade set up would be better.

Any ideas?

Has anyone ever come across ultra thin blades that I could use for a parallel cutter side by side?

Thanks, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 29, 2015, 07:46:03 AM

Yes, Chuck a parallel cutter does exist. You can get one from Etsy, or probably many other places.

Here's a photo and a link:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/205804437/dual-cutter-knife-perfect-for-cutting (https://www.etsy.com/listing/205804437/dual-cutter-knife-perfect-for-cutting)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img907/2616/QpI1tv.jpg)


George

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: WarrenD on November 30, 2015, 08:37:12 AM

Thanks George!  Although taping two #11 blades is a cheaper alternative, I can see much use for this.

Warren

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: Des on November 30, 2015, 08:38:52 AM

Thanks George for the link, I can see possibilities for that tool  ;)

Des.

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 30, 2015, 09:53:50 PM

I own Olfa's  Stencil Cutter.
A very handy tool to have in your box.
vB

(http://www.sew.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/18/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/n/6/n63431.jpg)

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: WarrenD on December 01, 2015, 09:57:48 AM

Nice tool von Buckle, will it close to "zero"?

Warren

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: bobs_buckles on December 01, 2015, 05:41:30 PM

Quote from: WarrenD on December 01, 2015, 09:57:48 AM

Nice tool von Buckle, will it close to "zero"?

Warren

Anything is possible with a hammer!  :o

The cutter comes with 3 inserts for widths ranging from 0.5mm up to 1.5mm...I'm sure one of the inserts could be manhandled into the sort of thing you require.

Cheers,
Olfa Von B

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: lcarroll on December 02, 2015, 01:16:04 AM

Thanks for posting this "von Stencil", I'm going to see if I can find one of these, a man can never have enough tools! :) 8)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Cutting super thin decal strips?
Post by: Chuckt5 on December 05, 2015, 01:49:56 PM

Thanks Von B!

I was able to jury rig a dual razor blade set up that does the same kind of thing. The thinnest strips it's able to cut are .15mm.