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Old 03-17-2011, 06:59 AM
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You forgot an important basic tool...those fold lines won't score themselves.

Most people use a dead pen (ballpoint pen that has run out of ink), a dull exacto blade (easy to come by after a few models), but anything that comes to a dull point will work (a dull point is essential, you want to convince the paper to bend in a straight line, not cut it).
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Got it Murph! Thanks!
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Just received my order of Amazon.com: ALVIN GMK818 Self-Healing Cutting Mat Hobby Kit 12x18": Home & Garden and I it comes cheap, too. Would be a very good investment for beginners and serious builders alike. It basically covers all the tools needed to start in this hobby. Just add the glue and we're ready to roll. The package consists of a 12" x 18" self-healing mat, an art knife with 10 spare blades, a rotary cutter and a circle cutter. For under $20, I think this is a steal.
Thanks for the info. I needed a new cutting mat, so I ordered the ALVIN set for less than what I could get just the mat for at my local Michael's. Great deal.

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Old 03-17-2011, 01:10 PM
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That cutting mat is a good deal! For those that do go to Michaels, there is usually a 40% off coupon found in the weekly flyer. It is only valid for 1 item, and only on Tuesdays.

Some other things that I think were not mentioned:
Clamping tools - clothespins, small alligator clips (toothless), low-tack tape
French curves - used to guide both cuts and scores
Hole punch

Although many of us are guilty of spending a fair amount on tools, most of the tools can be made or found from household items. You really don't have to spend a lot on this hobby.
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Good advice all around.
One thing I found with the clothespins is if you switch them around a bit you get some clamps that can get into tight areas.
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OK, a little help is needed from anyone who travels by air and takes a kit and models along for the ride. I find that I will be traveling quite abit and I have the implements of destruction listed above, but I am thinking to pack everyone in my checked bag and avoid the hassle at check in. Is that anyione else does? thanks for the info.

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I certainly do... Due to the nature of my job, I travel quite a bit and for extended periods.

I have a plastic case that I put some foam in side of to help keep stuff from bouncing around. It holds my knives, extra blades, a small straight edge, assorted sized rods, and my punch sets...

With today's airport security, you definately want to put it in your checked luggage. The foam helps to prevent any damage to your items, because we know how delicate the baggage handlers are with our luggage.

The biggest problem that I've found when traveling is when I want to print something out... There isn't always a Kinko's or some other company that can print stuff out for you close by, (my last trip was a 2+ hour drive to a Kinkos), so if you have something in mind, make sure to pack it as well... And if it's an electronic copy, you may want to print out a couple of extra copies so that you have extra parts if necessary, and they are all from the same printer. When traveling with printed items, you may want to put it in a heavy file folder, or between heavy cardboard to protect it (again, to prevent damage from the airport gorillas).
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This topic is very useful for beginners - congratulations, it helped me.
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Glad to hear it. If you have any other beginners tips, feel free to add them here, or any more advanced techniques, start a thread!
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Some great info there guys. Thank you for passing it along. It will be used. wc
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