builderofstuff Report post Posted July 29, 2010 A lot of the tools seem to use the injector style blades, things such as the lace maker, strap cutter, etc etc. And I'm sure you all know that they can get pricey if you go through a number of them. What I've been doing is making my own blades for those tools from cheap single edge razor blades. I think they are something like a few bucks for 200 them from harbor freight. Anyway since I've made reference to this in several other posts I thought I'd make a post here showing how I make them. I take two pieces of aluminum and sandwich the razor blade between them, I clamp that in my bench vise, then take another piece of aluminum and put it up against the blade that's sticking out, then give it a quick whack with the hammer and they snap off nice and clean. Viola! a cheap alternative to the injector blades for your tools. So far they seem to work fine in every application I've tried them in. Chris www.builderofstuff.com more pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Thanks for showing how you do that. Now i just need to get some blades and give it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted July 29, 2010 I hope it helps folks out. If you're like me and you don't have a tandy store nearby, or can't find them at a local store, it can be a real savings to make them yourself. Chris www.builderofstuff.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) that is awsum, like they say "necessity is the mother of invention". i like you way better than breaking them with pliers....... Edited July 30, 2010 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted July 30, 2010 that is awsum, like they say "necessity is the mother of invention". i like you way better than breaking them with pliers....... Glad you found it helpful. I also tried breaking them with pliers, just doesn't work very well. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yepod Report post Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks Chris. Sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Its been ages since I originally posted this so I thought I'd bump the post back up thinking some of the newer members might find it helpful. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef niloc Report post Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) I'm glad you bumped it, thank you! This is seriously a very good tip someone should make it sticky on top Edited January 2, 2015 by Chef niloc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
