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| Author: | vanvlak [ Wed May 31, 2006 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
Hi all, this morning I went to buy an air-driven hand grinder for the dept. workshop, and (sigh) ended up buying an electric version for myself. I'd been meaning to buy one for ages, and this set was well-priced...  So - this thread is for showing (off?  ) any new tools, or favourite ones, or clever, useful, funny or cheap tools used for the art and science of modelling. 
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| Author: | Dwarf Supreme [ Wed May 31, 2006 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
Nice purchase, Van. I've been thinking about buying a Dremel for home and hobby uses. |
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| Author: | 4tonmantis [ Wed May 31, 2006 7:41 pm ] |
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DS you reallllly should get one. I have a battery-powered one and it's freakin incredible (need to buy a corded one though). 6MM models might not require it but I collect everything up to 40k scale superheavies and a few inquisitor models and larger. Last night I used mine to cut down the ruined building pieces for a 40k Tau army. I would have had to use a hacksaw or jeweler's saw and then sand it to get it level but was able to do the cut and level at the same time. There are other attachments for it that are useful but the cutting wheel alone makes it well worth the money. I like my air compressor/airbrush for base coating but the most handy tool is this fat drill bit that I'm not sure of it's origins (it has a handle built onto it) but for starting a hole when pinning it grabs the pewter/plastic with no effort. Then I switch to my pin vice and finish the job with no slipping. |
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| Author: | Heresiarch [ Wed May 31, 2006 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
I actually just scored a "generic" brand dremel style tool from one of the large hardware chains here in Canada just before Xmas. I believe the innards are all brand name they've just put their own logo on it. Regular price was $75 Canadian but it was on sale for $10.00 plus $0.70 in sales tax. I'm still kicking myself for not buying two...  ... and all I can say is it sure beats filing and sawing stuff by hand. 
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| Author: | dafrca [ Wed May 31, 2006 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
I agree, a Dremel is a must have for anyone who is doing model work etc. My Dremel and my pin vise are my most used tools. Even more then the files. My other favorite is my Olfa. Always Sharp as new... |
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| Author: | javelin98 [ Wed May 31, 2006 10:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
I also scored a generic Dremel clone from Lowe's for $15. Love that thing! Here's another nice to have, especially for assembling lots of fiddly parts:  Available for $8 here: Helping Hands at SciPlus.com More varieties of the same I also love cruising the aisles at Dollar Tree. An acrylic cutting board, measuring spoons, utility knives, cheap brushes for glue application, superglue gel -- all for a buck each! |
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| Author: | dafrca [ Thu Jun 01, 2006 1:40 am ] | ||
| Post subject: | Tools for the job | ||
Our version is called The .99 Store and they seem to have super Glue all the time at .99 each tube. They also often have nice trays or boxes. I agree, worth a trip to see what is in there. Another store that is worth visiting once in a while is Big Lots. Never know what you will find. dafrca |
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| Author: | Dwarf Supreme [ Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
Agreed, you can find some good buys at Big Lots, or another store like it here on the East Coast, Ocean State Job lots. If I can get a Dremel clone for only 15 bucks at Lowe's, I'm definitely going to snag one. 
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| Author: | iblisdrax [ Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
mmm....dremel......mmmmm ...... I would have to say that right up there with my Dremel and X-acto knife, would have to be my cordless glue gun. Not real good for fine work in 6mm, but man, I've built just about all my Necromunda terrain with it. I also have the magnifying glass, although I was drooling over a larger, lighted one the other day. I do use my knife and my clippers more than anything though. ib |
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| Author: | iblisdrax [ Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
Oh, I almost forgot. I do loves me foam cutter. mmmmm.....hot wire cutting through the foam like butter....mmmmm  ib |
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| Author: | Vermis [ Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
I have a cheap generic electric tool too, but I almost never use it for modelling. I don't know exactly why, but I prefer the manual labour... Hmm. I have a fair selection of tools, but my favourites: for modelling I have a set of almost-indestructible xuron track cutters; a trusty old retractable knife and scalpel; a set of red chinese needle files (red as in: little red book); and though I don't use them often: a set of little etched saw blades that fit the scalpel handle. For sculpting I have a fair selection too, but my favourites include the seller's favourite from this set, which I use for most of my sculpting; the scalpel again; an old dart; and a couple of home-made tools with copper tube handles - one with two loop ends made from a dressmaking pin and steel wire, and one with a straight dressmaking pin. I haven't used those last two much, but they turned out to be useful when I was working on that electropriest. |
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| Author: | dafrca [ Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:28 pm ] |
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I could see those for sculpting. Seems like you would use a lot of small point and flat edge tools. dafrca |
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| Author: | zap123 [ Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Tools for the job |
My absolute must have tool these days is a set of 0.1mm photoetch saws. These things are absolutely fantastic for conversion work in 6mm as you can cut apart any plastic stuff with a perfectly smooth cut and lose virtually no material as they are so thin. |
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| Author: | Mojarn Piett [ Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:46 am ] |
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(zap123 @ Aug. 07 2006,03:01) QUOTE My absolute must have tool these days is a set of 0.1mm photoetch saws. These things are absolutely fantastic for conversion work in 6mm as you can cut apart any plastic stuff with a perfectly smooth cut and lose virtually no material as they are so thin. Photoetch saws? Never heard of those until now; where can I get some? |
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