What is a Balsa Stripper used for?
A Balsa Stripper tool is a device used in woodworking, particularly in the crafting of models, prototypes, and hobbyist projects involving balsa wood and many other materials. More specifically, it has been designed to accurately and efficiently cut thin strips from various soft materials such as foamed PVC, plastics, cork, and foams, making it versatile for various crafting needs.
The precise strips that you can create, facilitate smooth and accurate assembly, ensuring that components and materials will fit together seamlessly. The maximum thickness allowed would be 6 mm and the width 1 mm to 25 mm.
These strips are commonly used in different hobbies and crafts, such as:
Model building: Creating lightweight and precise components for model airplanes, boats, miniature bricks, and other miniature structures.
Architectural modeling: Constructing miniature models of buildings and other structures for design and presentation purposes.
Art and craft projects: Creating decorative elements, accents, and other details for various artistic creations.
DIY projects: Cutting strips for various applications, such as making custom frames, spacers, or other small components.
How does a Balsa Strip Cutter work?
The Balsa Strip Cutter utilizes uses a screw that runs vertically through the hobby tool with the sole function of setting the cutting width of the blade to a specified position and achieving precise control over the cutting process. The different width options are indicated in millimeters and inches.
It has a carriage in the front that holds the standard blade. It has 2 positions to place the blade, one for left-handed and one for right-handed. You must place it in the most suitable position for your cutting style. When positioning the blade make sure that the tip of the blade is flush with the hobby cutting mat where you are working. If it is set too high, then the cuts may be incomplete and require several passes on both sides of the material to be cut.
A wheel in the tool head allows to lock or unlock its sliding to set the width to cut. This is a simple but effective mechanism. It works like a tap, but by holding the centerpieces of the tool body, it fixes the with to cut and provides stability.
Embossed markings in millimeters and inches allow precise selection of the width to be cut which allows it to be used in different metric systems without any problem. The gray color of the tool makes the markings easy to see.
The long support line with a total length of 15 cm will help you to rest materials flat and slide comfortably. This extra-long part will allow you to make cuts without bending the blade at the end of each cut.