Sprue and Photo Etch Cutter

Vallejo - sprue and photo-etch cutter

Modeling nippers (a cutter) for cleanly separating parts from a sprue frame and for cutting photo-etch. The flush jaws allow a cut right up against the part with no stub left behind, so there is less work cleaning up. It suits thin wire, soft metal, plastic and etched parts. The precise flush cut also comes into its own in cramped places that ordinary pliers cannot reach. A spring returns the jaws to the open position and the rubberized handle sits comfortably in the hand even during longer work.

Use

• Cut the part off right at the sprue, with the flush side of the jaws against the part.
• Suitable for plastic, photo-etch, thin wire and soft metal.
• Do not use it on hard steel wire, so that the cutting edges are not damaged.
• Wipe the edges after work and keep them clean and dry.

Who it is for

For modelers who want to separate parts cleanly and cut photo-etch without burrs or damage.

The cutting edges are fine; use them only on soft materials as intended.