syllander Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 As the title states, I'm looking for some precut cover strips. Haven't had any issues cutting the armor, but keeping straight lines on the cover strips has been my nemesis. Looking for 3/4" wide for the biceps and forearms, and some 7/8" wide for the legs. Any help is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Sean, you are just scrolling a small scratch and breaking at the line correct. If not, this will work great. Use a rule, scribe with a razor knife, then break at line. Should give you straight crisp pieces. If not, check with TM or some other makers. They should have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raintrooper Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm not sure if anyone sells pre-cut cover strips as an on-going thing. I could be wrong. If you use an 18" metal ruler, they are not that hard to cut at all. Measure twice, then hold the ruler down tight and score along the edge with an x-acto blade. Use light pressure on the first score, then score again with a bit more pressure. Then, snap.. Boom! The metal ruler is the key to perfectly straight cover strips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syllander Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 That sucks but I know you're right....headed to Home Depot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Another vote for the metal ruler. I first make several marks down the line. Clamp or tape the ruler in place. Use the ruler to mark the line with a pencil. Remeasure and give it a good eye balling. Then reclamp on the line so the blade sits flush (thinner than the pencil lead). Light cut on first pass. A bit more pressure on second pass. Snap! Slow and steady. Take your time and enjoy the journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syllander Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Got the ruler, got some pieces cut out. Ready to glue the inner strips on the forearms, and I have enough cover strips cut for the outside of the biceps and forearms....thanks guys! Now the E6000....wife threw it away cause it was half empty. Crud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Woo Hooo now your cruising along. I have never used the E6000 so can't help there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syllander Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 @ Jancelot- the tape sounds like a great tip. That'll better secure the straight edge to the work rather than pressure alone. The E6000 is great stuff if you lightly sand the mating surfaces, and clean. Gotta have some patience as the tack free time is not necessarily a good indicator of hold compared to full cure ( several hours anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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