To clip or not to clip...

[GJK]

Yuk - I can't abide raggy corners <shudder>

Wish I could afford one of then them posh corner trimmers!

I know...they look the bizzo

Get the "standard" (original) version for half the price as the "deluxe".  I've been using mine for years now.  They're constructed of all metal, unlike the deluxe which is molded plastic and has a weak spot that has been known to break after repeated use.  The only drawback for the standards is you have to pay a little more attention when positioning the counter in the thing- if it's off by a bit, you'll get side nicks.  It won't ruin the counter but it won't have as nicely a rounded corner.  Once you've used it for a while though, you'll know the feeling of when it's seated properly and you can clip away at a good rate.


These are the ones that I have (in 2mm for 1/2" counters and 3mm for larger counters).  They're $21.95 USD from Amazon (compared to $50.99 for the deluxe) and there's probably a distributor in the UK that has them.


https://www.amazon.com/Radius-Corner-Rounder-Punch-Cutter/dp/B008CG7D1S

[bob48]

Can't get 'em in the UK, Gary - would need to buy from the US.

[panzerde]

I junked my "standard" and got a deluxe. Half the time I couldn't get it to not wreck the counter. It was particularly bad during long sessions with lots of counters; the longer I'd use it at one sitting the worse it would get. When it started chewing up my Fontenoy counters I pitched it and ordered the deluxe. Haven't had a bad corner from it yet.


So, I guess YMMV. It may be that I'm less patient with fiddling the counter around to get a good cut than Gary is.

[bob48]

...or too much single malt being used as a lubricator......

[GJK]

Can't get 'em in the UK, Gary - would need to buy from the US.

Have you seen their ebay store Bob?


http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Oregon-Laminations-Store

[mirth]

How can anyone afford to not own a proper counter trimmer?

[GJK]

Glad I have a proper clipper!  I'm also using markers to color the sides of the counters too!  Just have to be sure that your hands are very dry when you pick up the pieces or you'll get marker ink all over them.  What ya'll think?

[GJK]

Been doin' some 3D work on my maps too.  Cool eh?

[panzerde]

Alright, who let Claire get his hands on an X-acto and markers again? 

[JudgeDredd]

ffs - half those counters are actually missing!!  :DD

[bob48]

Can't get 'em in the UK, Gary - would need to buy from the US.

Have you seen their ebay store Bob?


http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Oregon-Laminations-Store

Nope, I had not seen that - thanks Gary, one of those may get added to my Christmas list.

[Barthheart]

 #:-)  L:-)

[bob48]

 :hug:

[bayonetbrant]

[mirth]

How can anyone pretend the untrimmed counter looks better?