{"product_id":"army-painter-tl5032p-precision-side-cutter","title":"The Army Painter TL5032P | Precision Side Cutter - Flush Sprue Cutter | Multi Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe right way off the sprue: a flush-cutting side cutter leaves a clean, flat cut face instead of the stress-whitened stub you get from twisting or scissors. Stainless steel with a safety grip, it's built for the small precise cuts kit modeling demands — structure kit parts, detail castings, ladders and railings that snap if you look at them wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFinish the job with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/army-painter-tl5034p-hobby-knife\"\u003eHobby Knife\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/army-painter-tl5033p-miniature-model-files\"\u003eModel Files\u003c\/a\u003e for invisible sprue-gate cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlush flat-side blade: face it against the part for a cut that needs almost no cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStainless steel jaws stay sharp through boxes of building kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSafety-grip handles give controlled pressure for delicate parts — ladders, grab irons, antennas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandles styrene sprues, resin pour stubs, and soft metal castings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpares your hobby knife blades for the finishing passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThe Army Painter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL5032P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStainless steel, safety grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\/EAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5713799503205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from wire cutters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne side of the blade is dead flat, so the cut face sits flush with the part — general-purpose cutters leave a pinched ridge you then have to sand off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich side faces the part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flat side. Cut a hair proud on delicate parts and shave the last bit with a hobby knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cut metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoft metals (white metal castings, thin brass wire) yes; hardened steel like piano wire, no — that ruins the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Army Painter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48816628728063,"sku":"AMYTL5032P","price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/TL5032P_0.jpg?v=1783759156","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/army-painter-tl5032p-precision-side-cutter","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}