Micro-Mark Chop-it. Great Tool for Modelling.

Micro-Mark Chop-it. Great Tool for Model Railroading.
In this video I will show you how to/demonstration and step by step guide on using the my new tow the Micro-Mark Chop-it.
This is one of the most useful tools I have for working in wood or plastic strip material. Makes clean, neat, feather-free and accurate cuts, easily. Uses readily available single edge razor blades. Perfect miter cuts are a breeze with the 30, 45 and 60 degree guides included.
An adjustable stop permits the exact duplication of pieces. Excellent for model ship planking, model railroad structures, model pallets, dollhouse furniture and molding plus hundreds of other uses. Comes completely assembled with three blades. Base is 7-1/2 inches x 7-1/2 inches. Cuts material up to 3/32 inches thick.
This is not a paid product review.
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Darren from MRT.
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[@yubidubi]

I use one to cut the wood for miniature dollhouse picture frames. I love my chop it.

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

They are handy little tool

[@davidfoley5128]

Its looks basically the same design and material as the version from NWSL Chopper #1 with the MDF base, I also have the NWSL chopper #2 with the diecast base & cutting mat inlay which I find gives better cutting accuracy and is more robust than the MDF base version, However, a great advantage with these MDF base version is that when the MDF base becomes worn out after repeated groove fillings , the pivot and handle component can be unbolted and as I did, bolting the pivot / handle component to another base, which I made, using 18mm thick plywood, I bolted a self healing cutting mat to this, a 1mm thick metal bar (straight back fence) which ideally had pre-drilled 6mm holes every 6cm of its length to allow bolt down and a few clamping points which I made from 7cm metal bars and attatched rubber feet for grip , wingnuts & springs. The resulting new base I made is longer so allowing me to chop duplicate styrene strip of upto 260mm length. I have seen listed on ebay, pivot / handles from I'm guessing old worn out NWSL #1 choppers, the same idea of salvage / modifacation could apply with this version from the 'Micro-Mark' brand.

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

Thanks David, there a lots of different versions of this tool out there. I never considered the MDF base being a positive due to it being able to be replaced...That is a great idea. I would love to see some pictures of your creation. [e-mail] Cheers

[@koalafan1576]

If I were to get this I'd be using it for cutting wooden inlays for woodworking.

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

Great idea

[@koalafan1576]

@@ModelRailroadTechniques thanks. For now I’ll just use a razor blade though. Priorities. I’ll get it one day.

[@davidhefner8853]

I'll make on.

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

“I’ll make one”?

[@ju91966]

i got a chopper from LINIC PRODUCTS UK they call it a MULTI ANGLE GUILLOTINE I"M going to up grade mine TAKE A LOOK AT IT

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

Great cheers. Will have a look

[@robertmunoz7543]

Get to the choppa?🤣 Jman

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

I’m happy with this. Cheers

[@stinkyham9050]

This thing is the biggest piece of crap. I got one of these recently and absolutely hate it. First the stopper guides are cheap plastic not metal as they appear to be in pictures. The base is some cheap particle board or mdf that isn't very strong. The actual blade arm handle thing has probably 1/8" to 1/4" of play back and forth so it's very hard to make straight cuts. The blade itself will deflect a bit making a cut 90 to the base difficult. For a tool that is suppose to give repeatable cuts it's almost impossible to make multiple pieces the same length. Just pure garbage.

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

Paul Cole thanks for your comments. I love mine. You must have received a faulty on. No issues with mine so far

[@AlexBaldwin440]

You're not the only one. I have the exact same issues with mine. Complete garbage. I can not get a clean cut to happen repeatable to save my life. Quality is rubbish. Save your money and do not buy this.

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

Alex Baldwin thanks for your comments. I must have been lucky with mine. My arm in metal. It cuts nicely. Maybe you need to return it to micro mark for a refund

[@AlexBaldwin440]

@@ModelRailroadTechniques I honestly wish I would have but I modified it to try and make it work and I had no luck. Long story short I bout a Chopper 2 by North West Short lines . A far superior tool.

[@stinkyham9050]

@@AlexBaldwin440 I threw mine in the garbage.

[@boduzapho]

Um no that thing is a POS, its built poorly and barely works.

[@ModelRailroadTechniques]

My services my needs.. I am looking at another coming onto the market real soon. Thanks for your comments

[@boduzapho]

@@ModelRailroadTechniques I hope you realize these mini tools are nothing more than crap. Go buy actual tools they will serve you better or hell make your own with quality parts.

[@ju91966]

i got a chopper from LINIC PRODUCTS UK they call it a MULTI ANGLE GUILLOTINE I"M going to up grade mine TAKE A LOOK AT IT