📐 What It Does

A hand tool that cuts precise, repeatable strips from balsa wood and other soft materials. Set the width once, lock it, and cut as many identical strips as you need — no ruler, no marking, no guesswork.

Width range: 1 mm to 25 mm · Max thickness: 6 mm · Guide rail: ~15 cm

✂️ What You Can Cut

✅ Balsa wood — sheets and strips (primary use)
✅ Foamed PVC · ✅ Cork sheet · ✅ Soft plastics & craft foam

❌ Not for: hardwood, thick plywood, metal, or rigid dense materials. Soft materials only, max 6 mm thick.

🛠️ How to Use

1. Loosen the lock, slide the blade to your width using the mm/inch scale, tighten.

2. Check blade depth — it should just touch your cutting mat.

3. Lay material flat on a cutting mat. Press the long edge against the guide rail.

4. Pull towards you in one smooth motion.

5. Repeat for identical strips — no re-adjusting needed.

💡 Works for both right and left-handed users — two blade mount positions.

📋 Specifications

⚠️ Good to Know Before You Buy

🔸 Soft materials only. Won't cut hardwood, thick plywood, or rigid plastic. Max 6 mm thick.

🔸 Use a cutting mat. The blade needs to pass through the material. Hard surfaces dull it fast.

🔸 Replace blades regularly. Dull blades tear balsa instead of cutting clean. #11 blades are cheap and widely available.

🔸 Very thin strips (1–2 mm) need a steady hand and sharp blade.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cut styrene or plasticard with this?

It's designed for soft materials — balsa, cork, foam PVC. Very thin soft plastics may work, but rigid styrene or plasticard isn't its intended use.

Is it suitable for left-handed users?

Yes — the blade holder has two mount positions, one for each hand orientation.

What replacement blades do I need?

Standard #11 hobby blades — the same ones used in most hobby knives. Widely available and inexpensive.

Do I need a cutting mat?

Yes — the blade should pass through the material and contact the mat for clean, complete cuts. Without a mat, you'll damage your table and dull the blade quickly.

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