....yes, I forgot... the mentality of consume and throw out the used stuff.....
I can't recommend the scalpel blades even if used in a holder!
Those are way too fragile for general hobby use. I use them only for cutting masking film for my work!
They are very prone to shattering if used with any kind of force (read modelling use). Use the carbon steel blades and sharpen them if you want good results AND a low budget!
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BroadwayLion ...... and a box of 100 individually wrapped, sterile blades costs about $10.00. Go figure. ROAR
...... and a box of 100 individually wrapped, sterile blades costs about $10.00. Go figure.
ROAR
I'm with you. Honing and whittling went out with quills for writing.
No, they really do not work well in an Xacto handle for they are held in place by a slot in the blade which the Xacto handle cannot support properly. They will break apart far too easily, and you could be cut by fragments of sharp metal. A scalpel handle is different, the blade is held by the slot against a firm surface that does not permit the blade to twist. The good news is that handles are also cheap.
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maxman BroadwayLion: LION never thought of sharpening the blades, but does know how to fuss over dull ones. LION does not use Exact Brand, LION uses surgeons scalpels, and a box of 100 individually wrapped, sterile blades costs about $10.00. Do those blades fit in an Exacto handle, and where do you buy them?
BroadwayLion: LION never thought of sharpening the blades, but does know how to fuss over dull ones. LION does not use Exact Brand, LION uses surgeons scalpels, and a box of 100 individually wrapped, sterile blades costs about $10.00.
LION never thought of sharpening the blades, but does know how to fuss over dull ones. LION does not use Exact Brand, LION uses surgeons scalpels, and a box of 100 individually wrapped, sterile blades costs about $10.00.
Do those blades fit in an Exacto handle, and where do you buy them?
Check for a medical supply house in your local Yellow Pages. Or, you could Google "medical supplies" and buy them online if there isn't a supply house in your area.
I found an online company for you: BP Medical Supplies, and here's a link for 100 blades for$12.95
BP Medical Surgical blades
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BroadwayLion LION never thought of sharpening the blades, but does know how to fuss over dull ones. LION does not use Exact Brand, LION uses surgeons scalpels, and a box of 100 individually wrapped, sterile blades costs about $10.00.
LION never thought of sharpening the blades, but does know how to fuss over dull ones. LION does not use Exact Brand, LION uses surgeons scalpels, and a box of 100 individually wrapped, sterile blades costs about $10.00. Go figure.
Thanks for posting this. I have my late father's 40+ year old wet stone sitting in my toolbox, still in decent shape. I'll give it a shot!
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I have never understood why people bought them.
The old whet stone from Boy Scout days comes in handy sometimes.
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Yes. I have been practicing it myself for the past decade with no problems...
I use a honing stone made for surgical tools and a buck-honing oil.
The sharpness achieved is better than when new!
Works just fine. I used a fine oil stone ( the same one I use to sharpen plane irons and wood chisels) and some 3 in 1 oil for lubricant. Normally I buy new sharp Xacto blades, but I needed a chisel blade for which I lacked spares. A dozen strokes on the beveled edge and some flattening of the back brought back the edge sharp enough to shave off molded on handrails cleanly.
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