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Cuttin how do i do it?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:29 pm
by Shen Qi Wei TeCh
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???
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:40 pm
by CaboWabo
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.
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:51 pm
by hogjowlz
eveyone needs a set of dykes too. not the lesbian kind but they are a must also!!
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:59 pm
by Shen Qi Wei TeCh
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:01 pm
by HirotoR34
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.