Tweezers

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

3

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

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

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

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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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dumont tweezers expensive but very good .