Cutting super thin decal strips?

[Chuckt5]

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! 

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.

[Pgtaylorart]

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




George

[WarrenD]

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

Warren

[Des]

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

Des.

[bobs_buckles]

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

[WarrenD]

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

Warren

[bobs_buckles]

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

Warren

Anything is possible with a hammer! 

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

[lcarroll]

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!
Cheers,
Lance

[Chuckt5]

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.