snailracer Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 This is a bit OT but could still be useful for others.... I have started making architectural models for my brother in law (architect) and I'm struggling to find an aid for cutting angles into sheet edges (for mitre ing the corners on buildings etc). Its mainly for quite thin sheet (scalpel/stanley knife cut) and can be done without a guide but its easy to mess up. For thicker stuff i've got a track saw and mitre chop saw but these tend to rag the edges of thin stuff. Any suggestions are very welcome Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 "an aid for cutting angles into sheet edges". For me, this produces a mental image of the card surround of a painting in a picture frame. Thick card, with the edge cut at 45 degrees, sloping away from the painted surface. Thus I wonder if it is worth looking into the world of picture framing to find how they achieve this angled cut. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I bought a mitre guide from an Art shop for picture frames. I think it was called a mat cutter. Essentially an aluminium real that Assn angled blade slid up and down, with a set square end that could also be moved. Quite expensive and there seemed to be a range of them going up in price and complexity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snailracer Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Cheers guys. This is why I asked the question; hadn't thought that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 3D Printer? Perhaps I should get my coat! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmeanie Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Dremel tool with a sanding drum. I believe there are many accessories to allow you to set up the correct angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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