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Best tools for 1:72nd photo etch.

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Best tools for 1:72nd photo etch.
Posted by DogTailRed2 on Monday, November 7, 2011 6:00 AM

Hi,

the bug and various other specially made tools are very expensive and quite difficult to get hold of in the UK.

What are the best alternatives? I've been trying to find smooth jaw pliers from hardware, hobby shops but nothing fits the bill. Either the jaws are too short or they mouth is rougth, wrong shape.

What I need is a straight edge. A bending tool and something to cut the etch with? Open to simple suggestions (pliers, blades, rulers etc). Been thinking of a metal rule, some sort of blade for bending. A good quality pair of pliers. Scalple blade for cutting?

Wondering what everyone uses?

Ted.

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    April 2004
  • From: UK
Posted by Jon_a_its on Monday, November 7, 2011 6:25 AM

Electron Microscope or similar

& beta-blockers !Confused

Google small shop Hold & fold to see what's available, & also google how to for PE

Other than that, single-sided razors, a small sheet of glass/ceramic & a thin 6" engineer's ruler.

Start with a small simple set first though

 

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  • From: Neenah, WI
Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Monday, November 7, 2011 6:31 AM

This series I wrote should help you...part three is titled bending on a budget

Part I

Part II

Part III

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

 

 

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