Some tips I found useful below. Please get in touch if you would like to share any of your own tips.
Scalpels Vs Craft Knives
When best to use either tool. With a brief explanation of why blades are different in the first place.
Creating Accurate Folds
As if Biro Pens weren’t great enough – use them for folding when they run out. Also shows how to use a Rotary Cutter.
Straight Cutting
Sounds patronising, I know, but I you’ll be glad to saw it if you have less than perfectly straight lines on your mounting card, etc.
Safe Cutting
Avoid breaking blades. (I say this as someone who has had to remove a shard from my forehead). Wear goggles too!
Blade Change
Ever tried to remove a broken/glued in/stuck blade – slipped – and took a slice out of your finger? Never again.
Storing Your Blade
Good tip I learned from my internship in California.
Double Sided Tape
A whole world of Adhesive Tape. [I need to get out more, yes].
Hack Saw vs Razor Saw
When best to use either tool. If you don’t own a Razor saw, you probably will after watching this.
Using Digital Calipers
I’m not on commission, but these are invaluable, even if you don’t think you’re that ‘precise’ – they are just an excellent work tool.
