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Lash · 02-19-2007, 12:58 PM

I need opinions on this slot cutter. Is it really that much more accurate or quicker than a knife that is is worth the money? Pro's/cons?

Mike Emilio · 02-19-2007, 01:06 PM

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I need opinions on this slot cutter. Is it really that much more accurate or quicker than a knife that is is worth the money? Pro's/cons?

Here's my opinion. It's note worth the money to me!

I bought one, cut maybe 20 slots, then kaaaput!!

Got another for a Christmas gift. Guess what, , , 15 slots, , , and DEAD!

There's a nylon "cam-wheel" inside. Believe me 'cause I took them both apart. It's a very poor design, and should have been some sort of metal.

It's a very soft low budget nylon, totally destroyed!

I called Great Planes. Spoke to a lady who didn't really care. She said they were aware of this premature failure, but there are no repair parts.

That's the way they come from China (I think she said)

Offered to buy a dozen of these cam parts as a special order, she said no.

My opinion of course . . .

Terry Gauvin · 02-19-2007, 01:47 PM

I wouldn't buy one. Built a plane for a friend of mine who had just bought one and asked me to try it out. It worked okay (and just okay) on balse but this particular plane had a spruce rudder post and the slotter would not cut a slot in this material.

Mike Emilio · 02-19-2007, 02:09 PM

And I was only using it on soft balsa!!

Nuker · 02-19-2007, 04:31 PM

I've used mine on at least 20 planes. Through spruce and balsa. I have the electric version. I did notice that after about 15 planes, the blades got dull but for $8 I was back in business.

I can't speak to someone else's experience but that was mine.

Bob

Lash · 02-19-2007, 04:58 PM

I didn't know there was any other version than electric. IF so, then does the eclectric one have a different type of cam in it that makes it last longer?

cjensen · 02-19-2007, 09:07 PM

I borrowed one from a friend this weekend. It works great. I'd recommend having one!

ripdivit · 02-19-2007, 09:50 PM

I agree, they work very well. A friend has had one for about 8 years with no problems.

hifly2104 · 02-20-2007, 06:06 AM

Hey Lash drive to Elmira and see one up close. Had mine for a few years now replaced the blades a couple of times. Find it way more accurate than a knife safer too. I have only used it for the cloth type hinges don't have a blade for nylon hinges. Yes mine is an electric one also,not battery powered

Lash · 02-20-2007, 08:01 AM

I might try and stop in on the weekend. I'll phone first and maybe we can have a look at the field too.

02-19-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
Lash RCC Senior Contributor I am: Lashl Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arthur,On Radio of choice: Spectrum Feedback: 35 / 100% Posts: 734 Total Props: 2	Great Planes slot machine Remove this ad - become a site supporter! I need opinions on this slot cutter. Is it really that much more accurate or quicker than a knife that is is worth the money? Pro's/cons?
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02-19-2007, 01:47 PM	#3
Terry Gauvin RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Terry J Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moncton, NB Radio of choice: DX18Stealth # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 115 / 100% Posts: 3,422 Total Props: 55	I wouldn't buy one. Built a plane for a friend of mine who had just bought one and asked me to try it out. It worked okay (and just okay) on balse but this particular plane had a spruce rudder post and the slotter would not cut a slot in this material. __________________ NX10, NX8, 30cc MXSR
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02-19-2007, 04:31 PM	#5
Nuker RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Bob D. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba 12FG # of RCs: 1+ Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 3,312 Total Props: 0	I've used mine on at least 20 planes. Through spruce and balsa. I have the electric version. I did notice that after about 15 planes, the blades got dull but for $8 I was back in business. I can't speak to someone else's experience but that was mine. Bob __________________ Bob D. Ajax RC Club Indoor Aero-Choppers Member of MAAC since I joined Lighten Up, Life is waaaaaayyyy too short
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02-19-2007, 09:07 PM	#7
cjensen RCC Junior Contributor I am: Colin J Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Regina, Sask Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 4 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 146 Total Props: 0	works great I borrowed one from a friend this weekend. It works great. I'd recommend having one! __________________ Colin Jensen Regina Windy Flyers
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02-19-2007, 02:09 PM	#4
Mike Emilio RCC Pro Contributor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 1,750 Total Props: 0	And I was only using it on soft balsa!!
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02-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#6
Lash RCC Senior Contributor I am: Lashl Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arthur,On Radio of choice: Spectrum Feedback: 35 / 100% Posts: 734 Total Props: 2	I didn't know there was any other version than electric. IF so, then does the eclectric one have a different type of cam in it that makes it last longer?
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02-19-2007, 09:50 PM	#8
ripdivit RCC Apprentice I am: Jeff F Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Sk. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 98 Total Props: 0	I agree, they work very well. A friend has had one for about 8 years with no problems.
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02-20-2007, 06:06 AM	#9
hifly2104 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Mike G Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Elmira Ont. Radio of choice: Futaba 9c # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 40 / 100% Posts: 5,089 Total Props: 15	Hey Lash drive to Elmira and see one up close. Had mine for a few years now replaced the blades a couple of times. Find it way more accurate than a knife safer too. I have only used it for the cloth type hinges don't have a blade for nylon hinges. Yes mine is an electric one also,not battery powered
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02-20-2007, 08:01 AM	#10
Lash RCC Senior Contributor I am: Lashl Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arthur,On Radio of choice: Spectrum Feedback: 35 / 100% Posts: 734 Total Props: 2	I might try and stop in on the weekend. I'll phone first and maybe we can have a look at the field too.
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