Modeling How-To Expert Tips Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Rotary tool cutoff techniques

Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Rotary tool cutoff techniques

By Kent Johnson | February 17, 2025

Watch and learn how to safely remove nail heads...when pliers won’t work!

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Rotary tool cutoff techniques | Trains.com Director David Popp demonstrates how a rotary motor tool can be used for a variety of applications when building model railroad benchwork. In this instance, David shares how a rotary tool and a cutoff disk make quick work of errant nails protruding from wood frame components.

You can also read about this technique in the Trains.com article, “How to cut off nails with a rotary tool.” Plus, you’ll want to be sure to find other helpful videos like this in the How-to category on Trains.com Video.