BALSA WOOD CUTTER with box cutter blades
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This handy tool has served me well for years when cutting balsa. I have it in metal form from the Czech famous manufacturer Modela, which no longer exists . Unfortunately it is not so easy to find this great tool anymore and that is why I modeled it for you modelers and makers. Its principle can be understood by everyone. Set the stop and tighten the locking pins and you can cut to the desired size... I used the blades from a standard cheap carpet and cardboard knife. You can find what kind to use as well as the screws and nuts used in the pictures bellow.
The position of the blades determines the selected place in the parts of the model.
THE M5 NUTS ARE INSERTED IN THE LOCKING PINS, SO REMEMBER TO SET THE PRINT STOP IN THE SLICER AND INSERT THE M5 NUTS!
You can make a ruler sticker for the tool (pdf can be found in the files)...the limit of the cut is 70mm...It is possible to make a model for longer cuts later on request, but I never needed it, so that's why this chosen variance.
For other inch rulers you can use this useful link bellow:
https://www.printablerulers.net/
It's also a good idea to stick non-slip rubber pads on the bottom of the tool...an old damaged inner tube from a bicycle will work well.
AND THE MOST IMPORTANT INFO IN CONCLUSION....THIS TOOL IS A GOOD SERVANT BUT BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN CUTTING! YOU CAN BE INJURED WITH CARELESS HANDLING! SO ONLY CUT BALSA WOOD THAT DOESN'T GIVE RESISTANCE AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS OFF THE BLADE PLEASE!