Tools
Assorted machines squares. 4” ($19.99), 6” ($24.99), 8” ($29.99), and 10” ($34.99). Carbon steel construction with inch and metric measurements. Produced by Excel Blades Corp., available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com
![Ruler squares](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MRR_KHS_Excel_machine_squares_0429.jpg)
Snap blade knives. K10 9mm ($3.49) and K13 18mm ($3.99). Both knives have a plastic handle, push lock, and replaceable blades (replacement blades sold separately). 9mm knife has 13 usable points and is ideal for cutting light cardboard, cork roadbed, decal film, and foam board. 18mm knife has 8 usable points and can be used to cut heavy cardboard, sheet styrene, canvas, cork, foam board, and wood. Produced by Excel Blades Corp., available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com
![Two snap blade knives](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MRR_KHS_Excel_snap_blade_knife_0429.jpg)
Quick release speed clamp. Lever-action clamp with 4” wide, 1-1/4” deep jaw opening. Features lock release button for opening clamp and soft plastic tips. Tool head can be positioned on opposite end to convert the tool into an expanding/stretching clamp. $7.99. Produced by Excel Blades Corp., available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com
![Clamp](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MRR_KHS_Excel_quick_release_speed_clamp_0429.jpg)