Coffee stirrers

[Sardoo]

I've just bought a ridiculously large number of wooden coffee stirrers to use as planking in a proposed project. Thing is they are a wee bit too broad to scale up with the figures I'm going to use. I vaguely remember reading about a tool which helps you cut wood/plastic to the breadth you want - can anyone give me any advice on this?

[Sangennaru]

"THE CHOPPER" is available from antenociti and other suppliers, and costs around 30£, if i remember correctly.

However, searching online for tools i've found something similar for 6-7£... i don't remember the link, i'm afraid.

[Brandlin]

The CHOPPER is excellent, but it's a mitre tool, used for cutting to length.

To narrow down width you want a blade that runs parallel to the guide.
Like this http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/master-airscrew-balsa-stripper.html

[fastolfrus]

I've found that there are several different styles of coffee stirrer, some are thicker than others and some are wider or narrower.

Doesn't help you cut yours down to size. But just an observation.

We use a ridiculous number at the school club, but wouldn't dream of letting the boys cut them down in width, some have enough trouble cutting them to length.

[Elbows]

With the absurd lack of cost involved, I'd definitely order up another 3-4 brands of coffee stirrers before I'd spend money on a special tool. 

[snitcythedog]

I've just bought a ridiculously large number of wooden coffee stirrers to use as planking in a proposed project. Thing is they are a wee bit too broad to scale up with the figures I'm going to use. I vaguely remember reading about a tool which helps you cut wood/plastic to the breadth you want - can anyone give me any advice on this?

I cannot reccommend the choppeer enough!  A couple of other tools that you might find useful. 
The True Sander

Wood Strip Cutter

I own all three and they are great!  But, I tend to be a tool prostitute!
Snitchy sends.

[muncehead]

With the absurd lack of cost involved, I'd definitely order up another 3-4 brands of coffee stirrers before I'd spend money on a special tool. 

....or, go buy a coffee, grab a handful of free stirrers. Go to another coffee place, buy another coffee, grab another handful of coffee stirrers. Enlist friends and family to do same....

[Hammers]

The CHOPPER is excellent, but it's a mitre tool, used for cutting to length.

To narrow down width you want a blade that runs parallel to the guide.
Like this http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/master-airscrew-balsa-stripper.html

Aren't you confusing a ... STRIPPER



...with a CHOPPER...



Beware of this name confusion as it can lead to unwanted results in certain clubs.

[Mason]

 

But, I tend to be a tool prostitute!

 
That cracked me up too!

[pacarat]

Aren't you confusing a ... STRIPPER



...with a CHOPPER...



Beware of this name confusion as it can lead to unwanted results in certain clubs.

Easy enough... one is found inside, other is found outside... 

[snitcythedog]

That cracked me up too!

Since the board is kid friendly, I did not want to use the word that my wife uses to describe my tool addiction.  Wow the Puns are flying!

I did not mix up strippers and choppers.  Aside from where they are found, everyone else had mentioned the chopper.  The only difference is that I have the old cast iron one one. 

Sardoo, what scale are you building for that you cannot use the coffee stirrers as is? 

Snitchy sends.

[Hammers]

This board is right fucking kid friendly, indeed.

[Mason]

 

Feck, that made me crack up at work, at the reception desk, now they know I am not looking at work related shit....cheers, Hammers!
 

[Sardoo]

Sardoo, what scale are you building for that you cannot use the coffee stirrers as is? 

i'm trying to build a barn to go with 28mm figs. The stirrers just seem a bit too broad to represent planks of wood when put beside the figs.

[Sangennaru]

i'm trying to build a barn to go with 28mm figs. The stirrers just seem a bit too broad to represent planks of wood when put beside the figs.

I really agree! i've seen some works from others, they are ways too chunky.