THE CHOPPER

💥 The Chopper – Northwest Short Line (49-4)

Cut it. Chop it. Nail it. 🔥 Whether you're building trestles, ties, or tiny masterpieces, The Chopper is the tool that takes your modeling game from “eh” to epic with fast, clean, precision cuts every time! 🧰🪵✂️

🪓 What It Is:
An iconic tool for model builders who work with stripwood, plastic, or styrene—The Chopper is all about quick, clean, and feather-free cuts at exactly the length and angle you need. Plus, it uses economical single-edge razor blades, so it’s a budget-friendly beast 💸💪

✨ Key Features:

• Rigid, precision cutting arm—safer AND more consistent than movable blade designs

• Clean square cuts AND perfect miters (comes with 30°, 45°, and 60° angle guides!)

• Adjustable stop for duplicating parts up to 3-1/4" in length with total accuracy

• Base includes durable cutting surface and blade already installed—ready to rock out of the box 🎸🧰

🔩 Specs & Details:

• Work Area: 5.25" x 7.5"

• Base Size: 7.5" x 7.5"

• Weight: 9.5 oz

• Includes (1) installed razor blade

• Compatible with standard single-edge razor blades

• Perfect for: car decking, trestle building, scale modeling, architectural miniatures, and a thousand other tiny triumphs 🔍🏗️

🛑 Important Note:
⚠️ This is a very sharp tool intended for adult use. Young hobbyists should use with adult supervision.
⚠️ CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
📎 Part Number: 49-4
📏 Want longer capacity or premium construction? Check out The Chopper III or The Chopper II #69-4 for extended features!

⚡ Cut like a pro — The Chopper makes repetitive, precise cuts easy + efficient!