Corragated Roof Material Tool

[Sawdust]

Here is a method I use for HO scale when I don't need a whole lot of material because it's a little hard on the fumbs. I start out scoring the heavy duty aluminum foil instead of cutting all the way through.


Next I just break them apart. I like this method better because it gives a better cut rather than just getting a few through cuts & ending up with a dull blade.


Here you can see I use the body part of a pin vise. I just simply wrap it around while pressing with my thumbs.




When you make one complete wrap the material wants to stick. I just pull this away & as it rolls around it follows down the other side out of the way.


It comes off looking like a bunch of curls but once I slid it through my fingers it straightens out flat.






I figure a few thumb cramps is worth the money saved for a small project. I hope this is helpful & thanks for viewing!

[jcoop]

jim, that is a great idea. I ran to my tool box to see if I had a size that would work for O scale, didn't, but will keep it in mind for sure.

thanks
John

[usmc05]

I use the coffee holders from star bucks for my 1/35 scale dioramas.