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Gray Ghost - 06 Jun 2007 05:00 GMT
Do any of you modelers have this gem from NWSL. I find it very useful.
However the fiberboard base has been gouged from use, a weakness I was
concerned about from the begining.

Being a bit inventive I have designed a better base for it using a sheet of
1/8" aluminum for the cutting surface, inset into a block of wood which I
routed out.

I've contacted NSWL with the idea, but haven't heard anything back yet.

Is the basic product something you'd be interested in? Do you have one
that's base is gouged from use and want a replacement that will most likely
last as long as you do and then some?

Don't have any pricing yet, have to see about getting better prices for the
components. I was just so pleased with my reults and my wife's first impulse
was "Gee, could you sell those?"

Frank
Peter W. - 06 Jun 2007 06:21 GMT
> Do any of you modelers have this gem from NWSL. I find it very useful.
> However the fiberboard base has been gouged from use, a weakness I was
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> Frank
Frank,
NWSL already sells a better version of the chopper. It is cast
aluminum and much sturdier than the original one.  It also has a
replacable cuttign surface. They use one of those PVC cutting mats as
the replacable surface.

I bought mine several years ago and I love it.
Here is the info: http://www.nwsl.com/Catalog/pg010-cat2-00-v0611.pdf

That is probably the reason they haven't replied.
Peteski
AMPSOne@aol.com - 06 Jun 2007 17:18 GMT
I've got one each of the Chopper I, II and III. The II is the best one
but if you use it with the fences/guidesprovided thin strip or rod
tends to slide under the fence and screw things up.

I found the old solid aluminum guides from the Chopper I solve that
problem.

Cookie Sewell

PS you CAN NOT scratchbuild, convert, modify or correct a model
without one of these gizmos!
Count DeMoney - 06 Jun 2007 17:21 GMT
On Jun 6, 9:18 am, AMPS...@aol.com wrote:
> I've got one each of the Chopper I, II and III. The II is the best one
> but if you use it with the fences/guidesprovided thin strip or rod
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> PS you CAN NOT scratchbuild, convert, modify or correct a model
> without one of these gizmos!

Got one a month ago.  It's a great tool.  By the way, Walther's
(walthers.com) has them on sale
 
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