Removing resin casting blocks

[fluid]

Hi all,

As the title says. Trying to remove resin casting blocks. What are the best tools and methods to remove the casting blocks without damaging the detail?

Thanks

 

[megroot]

a saw...that's what i use.
Then my motortool for the last and finally sandpaper.

Marc

 

[Tommi]

For small thin parts I use a pair of wire cutters to remove 98% of the block then cut the rest away with a sharp scalpel finishing off with a fine sand paper.


For larger thicker pars I use a jewelers saw then scalpel and sandpaper again.


Tommi

 

[Blind Pew]

I warm up the resin by putting it in hot water immediately prior to cutting - make it less brittle and therefore less prone to accidental damage.

 

[Einion]

Previous thread with more tips:
http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26534

I tend to use a hacksaw now more than a slitting disk*, the type I have is something like this.

*Had a lucky escape when one disintegrated in use, so I minimise my use of them now for thicker materials with more 'grab'.

Einion

 

[gordy]

120mm and smaller you can get almost all with just nippers, if you 'chew' at it.

The Best, more expensive http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM74001



Better, Cheaper in price : http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM74093


the kind from the garage or toolchest
NOT RECOMMENDED

 

[theBaron]

As noted--sprue cutters, a sharp knife blade, like a new No. 11 X-Acto, sandpaper. All may be applied, depending on the nature of the casting and the pouring block.

I have some 1/72 cargo castings--oil drums and jerry cans--with the pouring block on the bottom of the piece. I cleaned those up by sanding on a sheet of sandpaper laid on a piece of glass plate.

Thanks, Blind Pew, for your tip about warming the piece first with warm water. I never thought of that, I will try that with some CMK 1/72 figures I have to clean up.

Prost!
Brad

 

[fluid]

Thanks guys.

I have most of that stuff except the side cutters. Time to make a trip to the local hobby shop.

The tip about warming the resin is genious