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planecrazy · 08-05-2004, 09:23 PM

Just picked up some #11 exacto blades at Staples 5 for $2.49. I thought it was a good price (I COULD be wrong) I seem to recall the last time i picked some up at RC Wings and Things he was charging $1 a blade.

Chris

Nuker · 08-05-2004, 09:39 PM

Chris,

I buy them in boxes of 100 for $20 at the LHS. You can never have too many blades

Bob

4*60 · 08-06-2004, 12:07 AM

Yes. No supplier nearby so we buy them along with other hardware from Microfasteners.com for 11.90US for a hundred plus some shipping, of course.

Guest · 08-06-2004, 01:18 AM

Careful guys ya kin never trust Chris with more that a few sharp things at any one time.

Kevin McGrath · 08-06-2004, 05:48 AM

Curious what others have found regarding the relative "sharpness" of the X-Acto brand vs the no name 100 for $10 like Tower Hobbies etc.......
I find the X-Acto brand far superior albeit much more expensive so I buy both types and use the expensive ones for touchy jobs like edge trimming iron on plastic coverings......

planecrazy · 08-06-2004, 07:09 AM

"I likes to keep me blades nice an shauhp" -Jack the Ripper

Chris

Nuker · 08-06-2004, 08:06 AM

I tried some "no name" blades and yes they seemed to not hold their sharpness as long. When I buy the 100 they are Hobbico brand and I find them on par with the official Exacto brand; at least for me.

Bob

AJCoholic · 08-06-2004, 11:25 AM

I also have a box of 100 Hobbico's that are sharp enough for me... I go through a lot in my kids course's (coming up fast, better make sure I have enough blades!

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VE1FH · 08-06-2004, 11:54 AM

I've pretty much given up on the X-acto knife. I've been using the little Olfa snap-off disposable blade knives for some years now for a lot of stuff ... especially for trimming covering.

There are some very nice handles available, but the cheap ones work fine. The blades are dirt cheap, can be bought in bulk and are plenty sharp enough to trim film coverings accurately. Sharpening (changing a blade) is, literally, a snap.

A bonus is you can adjust the length of the blade to whatever's left in the handle. I find this especially handy for those long trim cuts along a TE or an LE or a fuselage side.

You have to apply a little common sense .. you're not going to hack through anything above about 1/2 inch but you shouldn't be trying to anyway.

Guest · 08-06-2004, 01:15 PM

I find even Exacto blades inferior by far to the single edge razor blades. I have been using those single edge razor blades for years now instead of exacto blades. I only use exacto blades when I have no choice.

Dennis Pratt

08-05-2004, 09:39 PM	#2
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	Chris, I buy them in boxes of 100 for $20 at the LHS. You can never have too many blades 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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08-06-2004, 05:48 AM	#5
Kevin McGrath RCC Pro Contributor I am: kevin w Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sault Ste marie,Ont. Canada Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,958 Total Props: 1	Curious what others have found regarding the relative "sharpness" of the X-Acto brand vs the no name 100 for $10 like Tower Hobbies etc....... I find the X-Acto brand far superior albeit much more expensive so I buy both types and use the expensive ones for touchy jobs like edge trimming iron on plastic coverings...... __________________ MAAC 6401LCD IMAA 27023 IMAC 3710 The Planet is doing what it has always done.......floods,volcanic eruptions storms, earthquakes.........but today there are more people in the way.
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08-06-2004, 07:09 AM	#6
planecrazy RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Chris R Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ottawa Ontario Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 2,054 Total Props: 1	"I likes to keep me blades nice an shauhp" -Jack the Ripper Chris __________________ Gravity works. I've tested it......often!!! Building: TF T-34 modded to C model
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08-06-2004, 08:06 AM	#7
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 tried some "no name" blades and yes they seemed to not hold their sharpness as long. When I buy the 100 they are Hobbico brand and I find them on par with the official Exacto brand; at least for me. 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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08-06-2004, 11:25 AM	#8
AJCoholic RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Andrew Coholic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Timmins, Northern Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12X, 28X Feedback: 47 / 100% Posts: 12,277 Total Props: 61	I also have a box of 100 Hobbico's that are sharp enough for me... I go through a lot in my kids course's (coming up fast, better make sure I have enough blades! ) __________________ Andrew Coholic -MAAC #26287L 1/2A to giant scale, IMAC, SAM, R/C sport, turbine jets, Heli's... if its got a wing or two and an engine - I like it!
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08-05-2004, 09:23 PM	#1
planecrazy RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Chris R Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ottawa Ontario Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 2,054 Total Props: 1	#11 exacto blades Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Just picked up some #11 exacto blades at Staples 5 for $2.49. I thought it was a good price (I COULD be wrong) I seem to recall the last time i picked some up at RC Wings and Things he was charging $1 a blade. Chris __________________ Gravity works. I've tested it......often!!! Building: TF T-34 modded to C model
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08-06-2004, 12:07 AM	#3
4*60 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: DSM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shuswap/Blind Bay Radio of choice: Radiomaster, Taranis # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 15 / 100% Posts: 3,931 Total Props: 199	Yes. No supplier nearby so we buy them along with other hardware from Microfasteners.com for 11.90US for a hundred plus some shipping, of course.
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08-06-2004, 01:18 AM	#4
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Careful guys ya kin never trust Chris with more that a few sharp things at any one time.
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08-06-2004, 11:54 AM	#9
VE1FH Guest Join Date: Mar 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 54 Total Props: 0	I've pretty much given up on the X-acto knife. I've been using the little Olfa snap-off disposable blade knives for some years now for a lot of stuff ... especially for trimming covering. There are some very nice handles available, but the cheap ones work fine. The blades are dirt cheap, can be bought in bulk and are plenty sharp enough to trim film coverings accurately. Sharpening (changing a blade) is, literally, a snap. A bonus is you can adjust the length of the blade to whatever's left in the handle. I find this especially handy for those long trim cuts along a TE or an LE or a fuselage side. You have to apply a little common sense .. you're not going to hack through anything above about 1/2 inch but you shouldn't be trying to anyway.
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08-06-2004, 01:15 PM	#10
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	I find even Exacto blades inferior by far to the single edge razor blades. I have been using those single edge razor blades for years now instead of exacto blades. I only use exacto blades when I have no choice. Dennis Pratt
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