Do you use these, comments?

[Dave_E]

Hi All,

 

Just doing some research on stuff. Do any of you use any of the following "special" tools? Comments if so, or why not appreciated.

[robert952]

First, item, got a couple.  Haven't used them.  They come in different scales.  

Middle item, used it once.  I think with some practice and (Link:) BoilerDan1's modification shown on YouTube link would make it work better.  (Spoiler alert: he uses  thin pieces of metal for the center piece of the assembly.)  

Last item looks familiar.  Seems I used something similar in working on circuit boards as heat sink when soldering and cleaning out holes.  Don't know if I still have them. Otherwise, I can't identify them.

 

Edited February 20, 2022 by robert952
Clarify link. Then grammar.

[VTHokiEE]

Making a custom version of the last one can be useful for rigging. I picked up that version and it was simply too big. I use it for other random things now.

[ccoyle]

Left to right: no, no, and I made my own from purloined sewing needles and bamboo skewers.

[Tim Moore]

Hi Dave. I haven’t used either of the first two devices. The pick type thing on the right seems like it might be useful. The tools I mostly rely on for rigging are some long, fine tweezers and a collapsible eye needle. 

[mtaylor]

Dave,

Have a look here:  http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php   There's articles on basic tools to consider and also an article on tools not to bother with.   

 

To see all the article categories, here's the link:  http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php

[wefalck]

I think the first two items are quite useless, as it is difficult to transfer the necessary dimensions exact enough - it is better (and easier) to work in situ.

 

Not sure what the thingies with the blue handles really are, but probably tools from guys working on circuit boards or something like that. I think an useful rule/guidance is to start work with the tools you have and than at some point, you will discover that you would need to do a certain operation, but cannot do it with the tools you - that is the moment to look for the right tool. Of course, it is always a good idea to look left and right how others do a certain job and what tools they use. Many rigging tools one can make oneself. Sometimes insert for pin-vises are sufficient, which is why I have a hole collection of them. 

[allanyed]

 

6 hours ago, wefalck said:

I think the first two items are quite useless, as it is difficult to transfer the necessary dimensions exact enough - it is better (and easier) to work in situ.

Totally agree with Eberhard's statement.  They will cause more mistakes than doing things the old fashioned way. 

If the third pieces are proposed to be used for rigging, as posted above, make your own, buy some cheap dental tools, or tap your dentist for worn out tools.  

Allan

 

Edited February 24, 2022 by allanyed