Cuttin how do i do it?
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Shen Qi Wei TeCh
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Cuttin how do i do it?
I see Cabo doing all this cutting an his rides and i think...damn!...but then i think how did he do that, i'm really new, i dont even have my Shen yet, it's comin though... 
please come by friday but anyway, so what do u use? a knife? how do u get it to look so good???
please come by friday but anyway, so what do u use? a knife? how do u get it to look so good???-
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depending on what you want to do, each job is different and requires different tools.
however, for the most part, alot of your jobs will use the following tools:
- a hobby knife (x-acto), you'll be using this alot for alot of different purposes.
- sand paper (several different grits from fine to rough), you'll be using this on just about any chop job, mostly to smooth things out or get them even.
- dremel (several different attachments), depending upon what you feel comfortable with, you could be using this alot for chops, grinds, etc.
- hobby saw (several different tooth arrangements), depending upon what you feel comfortable with, you could be using this alot for chops, though a knife or dremel would suffice.
- super glue, you'll be needing this when chopping and adding new pieces for sure.
those are probably the majority of the main tools used in all custom jobs.
however, for the most part, alot of your jobs will use the following tools:
- a hobby knife (x-acto), you'll be using this alot for alot of different purposes.
- sand paper (several different grits from fine to rough), you'll be using this on just about any chop job, mostly to smooth things out or get them even.
- dremel (several different attachments), depending upon what you feel comfortable with, you could be using this alot for chops, grinds, etc.
- hobby saw (several different tooth arrangements), depending upon what you feel comfortable with, you could be using this alot for chops, though a knife or dremel would suffice.
- super glue, you'll be needing this when chopping and adding new pieces for sure.
those are probably the majority of the main tools used in all custom jobs.
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I use an exacto with replacable blades. I go over each cut again and again, until it cuts all the way through. You have to be very patient, because it takes a lot of time. You also don't want to break anything.
Here's an example:
It took almost 2.5 hours just to cut this hood out. But with a lot of patience(which was the hardest part) it came out okay. Practice on some old bodies if you have them. after cutting out, take a peice of sandpaper or even a nail file, and smooth out the edges.
Here's an example:
It took almost 2.5 hours just to cut this hood out. But with a lot of patience(which was the hardest part) it came out okay. Practice on some old bodies if you have them. after cutting out, take a peice of sandpaper or even a nail file, and smooth out the edges.
