I whipped out the "X-ACTO" #6 in order to do a bit o' carving on
the L'l Wizard u/c model. Nearly took a wrench to tighten the collet for the #26
blade.

Yep, it's a 20+ yr. old Excel pos... the ancient #5? No problem.

Basically, knock off tools bite.

Bob
p.s.looking on the 'bay for a real one.
p.p.s just received a PAW 80 (.049) diesel; it'll turn an 8x4 prop after break in
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illegitimi non carborundum

NAR# 54643 L-1

SAM #043

AMA# 157091

They pop up now and again…just keep a lookin’ for a few days.

Earl

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Earl L. Cagle, Jr.
NAR# 29523
TRA# 962
SAM# 73
Owner/Producer
Point 39 Productions

Rocket-Brained Since 1970

Here is a vintage one with the original clear storage tube. Pretty sure this is a vintage Bakelite handle, too. Not exactly cheap at about $20, including shipping, but looks like they are accepting offers. It’s been listed since November, so they might be ‘hungry’ for any kind of a decent offer.

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1552536776...k9S R7qhqu3gYQ

Earl

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Earl L. Cagle, Jr.
NAR# 29523
TRA# 962
SAM# 73
Owner/Producer
Point 39 Productions

Rocket-Brained Since 1970

Earl,

That's worth the price just 'cause it's new in tube

Bob

p.s. btw I found some packs of #13 saw blades and #17 chisels from Brodak;
they were $2.70 and $1.55 respectively.

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illegitimi non carborundum

NAR# 54643 L-1

SAM #043

AMA# 157091

What a rip-off!

A hideous knock-off set if there ever was one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1755917483...ABk9SR7rp__PgYQ

Bob
p.s. there was a time many years ago that e-bay was not loaded up
with crap..

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illegitimi non carborundum

NAR# 54643 L-1

SAM #043

AMA# 157091

That set is a total POS

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.

Here is another option; a complete set (probably from the late 80s or early 90s) that is in pretty good shape and the price is great! Asking $15, plus shipping (another $12 for that...shipping has gotten crazy expensive the past few years). But...you get a full set; basically, this is an Xacto #87 set, but the coping saw is missing. Could probably add that later if you really wanted to 'fill out' the set. But, a good deal all in all.

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3255850063...ABk9SR8ju3qzhYQ

Earl

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Earl L. Cagle, Jr.
NAR# 29523
TRA# 962
SAM# 73
Owner/Producer
Point 39 Productions

Rocket-Brained Since 1970