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How can I best care for a razor saw?
Posted in: Best practices
7th December 2022
Razor saws are frequently used by modellers for cutting a number of different materials including light woods such as...
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What is a bogie sulphate wagon?
Posted in: Rolling stock
6th July 2022
Bogie Sulphate Wagons were, at the time, famed for being the largest open wagons of their type, but their demise was...
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What is the colour of rust?
Posted in: Painting
2nd February 2021
The answer to the question "What is the colour of rust?" is more a tip about modelling in general than a lesson in...
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What is a reverse loop layout and what advantages does it offer?
Posted in: Model Railway
7th April 2023
A reverse loop layout is a type of model railway track arrangement in which the train travels around a loop and...
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What is feedback on an analogue controller?
Posted in: Model Railway, Power and control
10th February 2021
Feedback on an analogue controller is a function that detects if your model train is experiencing difficulty climbing...
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What is a pin vice?

A pin vice is a small hand held twist drill with a number of uses.

Mainly used for drilling small holes, it can hold very small drill bits ideal for wood and plastics, with the ability to remove the chuck head to allow different collets to be used for other miniature tooling such as reamers, burrs and small files.

Making it a must have tool for any modellers tool kit

Posted in: Assembling and gluing

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