7: When you have two drafting triangles, you can easily make
parallel lines. The fixed triangle is on the left (since I am left-
handed) while the sliding triangle is on the right. Here I am mov-
ing the sliding triangle upwards while holding it against the fixed
triangle to create two parallel lines. The “ghost image” shows
the sliding triangle after being slid toward the top of the photo.
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Then position the sliding triangle just above the line of decals
you want to cut free (since you can see through the triangle)
and make the top cut with your hobby knife. Without moving
the fixed triangle, slide the sliding triangle down to just below
the lettering and make the second cut. You then only need to
cut the “ends” of the lettering to finish cutting it apart.
If you want to be extra cautious when cutting out decals (or
lines of resin rivets), always hold the triangle covering the part
that you want to keep. If the hobby knife accidentally swerves
away from the triangle, the rest of the decal or line of rivets
won’t be ruined.
