captainscott Posted January 23, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2014 How handy would this be? Never tried a bending tool does anybody use one? Thanks Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted January 23, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 23, 2014 Scott: This tool or one like it makes working with photo etch so much easier and precise that I wouldn't work without it. Kurt WackoWolf and JPZ66 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsl_01 Posted January 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 23, 2014 I fully agree with kurtvd19. I use a tool similar to the one on the photo. When you use photo etched parts - a MUST HAVE! Cheerio Max WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted January 23, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 23, 2014 Ditto....worth the investment. WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainscott Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks, If I ever finish my shrimp-boat my next project is the USS Missouri I think. I have 4 kits on the shelf so decisions decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 26, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 26, 2014 I never have used one of those tools - there are times I wish I had! However, I just use razor blade and one of those 6" metal rulers. Honestly, this combination has worked well enough that I couldn't justify the cost. For the round/circular items, I just find an item the approximate size and wrap the PE around it. Call me cheap, I guess! meatloaf109 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted January 26, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 26, 2014 I have one. Works great. WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf109 Posted November 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 17, 2014 On the rare occasions that I use P.E., I use several x-acto blades of various sizes. Of course, I am from the old timers school of improvising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainscott Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 24, 2014 Bending tool/ Pliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml1083 Posted November 25, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 25, 2014 I have a slightly longer version of the bender Captain Scott shows and I love it. The edge where the bending takes place is rather sharp which allows you to be VERY accurate where you place your bends. I use a single edge razor blade slipped under the PE to make the bend once it is securely in place in the bender. WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exwafoo Posted November 25, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 25, 2014 I'm (slowly) building a 1/300 brig from Langton Miniatures. Lots of photo-etch (sails, shrouds etc). Having tried to bend some PE sails before using steel rule etc, with varying results, I searched and found the tools at the link. I bought the folding tools. What a difference. I can thoroughly recommend them. I have since bought the PE saws as well. http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=77_79 Cheers Al WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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