Very handy tool for plank cutting.

[Odd Job]

I'm not sure if any of you have come across this tool before but I'm finding it very useful for getting perfect cuts (of almost any angle) on planking for boat building. Just put your plank in at the required angle and snip for a perfect cut. It costs about £10 here in the UK and is normally used for cutting UPVC trim. You can find it here on Amazon UK.

 

[Drobbs]

The tool looks great and might be very handy. I found a few options on Walmart.com.

 

[Allegheny]

Thanks for the heads up as I didn't know this type of hand tool existed.

 

[Douglas L]

The tools are called mitre shears. I did a quick search on US Amazon and found the same tool available there also.

 

[glennb17]

I had a similar one but I'm pretty sure I paid more and a long time ago. I really liked the angles, very accurate but found it mushed basswood where it cuts. Also found that could be mitigated a little by dipping the ends in water. The grain plumps up and redries a little closer to starting thickness. No idea what happens with proper hardwood.

 

[Quint]

I've had mine for many years, Midwest Products Super Easy Cutter. Downside is trying to find replacement blades.

 

[Jedd]

Indispensable! I have had mine since model one for cutting planks. Handy for many other uses as well, but be very careful when using it. It will cut flesh as well as it does planking, speaking from experience!

 

[Donnie]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[KAYAK GIRL]

I found this kind of tool on TEMU (before the tariffs) for less than $5 and even with my RA hands/fingers, it has been extremely helpful and useful for either angle cuts or straight cuts!

Blessings,
JJ

 

[Oldog]

I've had mine for many years, Midwest Products Super Easy Cutter. Downside is trying to find replacement blades.

I purchased this tool when I was building the Endeaver.Very helpful and it uses regular drywall knife blades purchased from Walmart, Amazon or any hardware or tool store.

 

[AllanKP69]

Thank you for posting this. This tool really looks handy and if the wood is not being crushed, a quick way to cut off a piece instead of sawing. I can see snipping an end of a plank but, a corner joint is pictured which made me curious. Where on a ship, other than decorative joinery & cabinetry, would there be a miter joint? cannot think of a place where a miter joint was used. Thanks again OJ.
Allan

 

[Relic]

I've had mine for many years, Midwest Products Super Easy Cutter. Downside is trying to find replacement blades.

Sounds like we have the same tool. Although you'll notice the cutting surface geometry on mine is different than Odd Job's picture. Offering an inch scale on one side. Metric other. Haven't found a need yet to use them. I mainly use the
miter tool on both wood and plastic styrene strip to break down larger pcs. To me the tool is accurate but not what I'd call precision.
For precision work I use my razor blade miter chop tool.

 

[Relic]

Sounds like we have the same tool. Although you'll notice the cutting surface geometry on mine is different than Odd Job's picture. Offering an inch scale on one side. Metric other. Haven't found a need yet to use them. I mainly use the
miter tool on both wood and plastic styrene strip to break down larger pcs. To me the tool is accurate but not what I'd call precision.
For precision work I use my razor blade miter chop tool.

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Sounds like we have the same tool. Although you'll notice the cutting surface geometry on mine is different than Odd Job's picture. Offering an inch scale on one side. Metric other. Haven't found a need yet to use them. I mainly use the
miter tool on both wood and plastic styrene strip to break down larger pcs. To me the tool is accurate but not what I'd call precision.
For precision work I use my razor blade miter chop tool.

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[danielsje]

Yeah…got one of similar design…use it a lot. A sharp cutting blade minimizes crushing.