Tweezers

TB6088

Member since
September 2005

Tweezers

Posted by TB6088 on Friday, April 21, 2006 12:04 AM

I'm having trouble finding a really good pair of sharply pointed tweezers with serrated points. I've purchased a few different kinds through micro-mark, squadron, etc., but none have been of the quality I would like, and I'm wondering who makes high quality tweezers designed for modelers. I like to do most small-part assembly and masking using tweezers, and those tasks would be a lot easier if I had a more "precision" instrument. I haven't really investigated genuine surgical instruments yet, and before I do I thought I'd ask if anyone can steer me to a good alternative. Thanks,

TomB.

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Triarius

Member since
January 2003
From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois

Posted by Triarius on Friday, April 21, 2006 12:59 AM

Look for a brand called "Tweezerman" often sold in drugstores and the better beauty supply places.

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jhande

Member since
November 2005
From: White Mountains, NH

Posted by jhande on Monday, April 24, 2006 9:43 PM

I'm using a few different pairs/types of tweezers found at Wal*Mart - Revlon & LaCross come to mind.

-- Jim --
"Put the pedal down & shake the ground!"

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seaphoto

Member since
February 2003
From: Grass Valley, CA

Posted by seaphoto on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 6:18 PM

For the finest work (that I do at least) I like this type of tweezer:

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=19103

Micro Mark sells them for 5.65. They also have a nice set of black ones (handy to reduce glare) that have 3 or 4 different patterns, might be handy if you do a lot of that kind of work.

Kurt

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HawkeyeHobbies

Member since
August 2006
From: Neenah, WI

Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:24 PM

Just to let you know Sprue Brothers is now stocking many of the Xuron tweezers which I use.

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."

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toysoldierman

Member since
April 2009
From: Darby,Pa.USA

Posted by toysoldierman on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 7:52 PM

Try and Coin & Stamp shop.They have all different types of tweezers for sale.

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mg.mikael

Member since
December 2007
From: Bridgeview, Illinois

Posted by mg.mikael on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 11:50 PM

Try medical supply stores, or especially scientific stores.....their a goldmine for cheap medical quality tools. Or if you friendly with your doctor/dentist you could always ask them if they have spare tools they might be willing to part with.

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