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Poll kindof; Whats the one tool
Topic Started: Nov 1 2009, 11:22 PM (147 Views)
Mercman	Nov 1 2009, 11:22 PM Post #1
Bronze Medal Member Posts: 2,708 Group: Members Member #482 Joined: November 25, 2006	that you now have that you wonder how you ever got along with out? Mine is this. I just used it yesterday, and today, and boy is it sweet.



DaveInTheHat	Nov 1 2009, 11:32 PM Post #2
Advanced Member In The Hat Posts: 2,160 Group: Members Member #386 Joined: August 20, 2006	I use single edge razorblades constantly. Even more than an Xacto knife.



JBucci	Nov 1 2009, 11:46 PM Post #3
Member Posts: 254 Group: Members Member #1,231 Joined: May 4, 2009	Mine is my Optivisor. With out it I can't a thing. : Jim



Mike	Nov 2 2009, 12:53 AM Post #4
Member Posts: 355 Group: Members Member #535 Joined: December 16, 2006	Way cool tool Merc. I bought a Flexifile and my Badger paint mixer. Best $12 tools I've ever bought. The flexifile paid for itself 10 times over when I had to build a monster truck for Lindberg to display at the iHobby Expo in 2008. The thing had a full roll cage front to back top to bottom. Edited by Mike, Nov 2 2009, 12:56 AM.



Dan S	Nov 2 2009, 05:39 AM Post #5
Bronze Medal Member Posts: 2,216 Group: Members Member #607 Joined: January 31, 2007	Way at the other end of the spectrum from Dave's single edge razor, my Sherline mill and lathe. I kinda count 'em as one set, that's how they work out. I considder my crane project to be the single biggest model project I'll ever attempt, shoot, I dreamed about it for almost 30 years before starting on it. A short ways into it, I realized it just ain't gonna happen without some serious equipment. It (the tools) has been useful beyond the crane, an assignment it is not done with yet.



philbass	Nov 2 2009, 08:05 AM Post #6
Member Posts: 101 Group: Members Member #850 Joined: November 16, 2007	Mercman Nov 1 2009, 11:22 PM that you now have that you wonder how you ever got along with out? Mine is this. I just used it yesterday, and today, and boy is it sweet. the same for me !



khamilton	Nov 2 2009, 08:14 AM Post #7
Diorama Moderator Posts: 4,229 Group: Members Member #522 Joined: December 13, 2006	Here's the handiest little tool I've got: (This is MicroMark's catalog photo. My fingernails are never that clean.....) I use mainly tube paint now, so the old jars of Floquil really settle out and are hard to mix. This thing drags up and mixes all the globs of pigment from the bottom of the jars.



DamnCranky666	Nov 2 2009, 10:12 AM Post #8
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,957 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	I have to agree with you, Mercman. For a mathimpaired person like me, there's nothing better to cut the same angles over and over.



Lou	Nov 2 2009, 10:23 AM Post #9
Bronze Medal Member Posts: 2,798 Group: Members Member #622 Joined: February 15, 2007	Although not truly a tool, I would have to say my camera.



nkhandekar	Nov 2 2009, 02:39 PM Post #10
Advanced Member Posts: 1,796 Group: Members Member #523 Joined: December 13, 2006	My cutting mat with squares on it is the best tool I have ever bought for modelling. I don't know how I survived before. My most recent purchase was a new work bench. I got rid of the old 1930s oak roll top (anyone want to buy it?) and replaced it with this classic Eames desk, which is the best modelling space I have ever had. PS Merc my CutterII gets a lot of use. Its $30 well spent. Edited by nkhandekar, Nov 2 2009, 02:40 PM.



DaveInTheHat	Nov 2 2009, 03:13 PM Post #11
Advanced Member In The Hat Posts: 2,160 Group: Members Member #386 Joined: August 20, 2006	Lou Nov 2 2009, 10:23 AM Although not truly a tool, I would have to say my camera. Hey Lou........ How about posting a picture of that camera?



customcreator	Nov 2 2009, 06:01 PM Post #12
Member Posts: 119 Group: Members Member #1,272 Joined: July 24, 2009	nkhandekar Nov 2 2009, 02:39 PM My most recent purchase was a new work bench. I got rid of the old 1930s oak roll top (anyone want to buy it?) and replaced it with this classic Eames desk, which is the best modelling space I have ever had. PS Merc my CutterII gets a lot of use. Its $30 well spent. The only problem with a big workspace is it ends up looking like this: This little rack came out of my tenants freezer we junked today. Works pretty sweet, and helps clean up a bit. Took about 45 min to an hour, then it looked like this: Ahh, nice and clean but to stay on topic, I'd have to cheap out and say my Dremel. There is no way to model without one! Edited by customcreator, Nov 2 2009, 06:02 PM.



Bryan_M	Nov 2 2009, 06:08 PM Post #13
ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 12,481 Group: Admin Member #355 Joined: July 26, 2006	yea i would have to say my flexi files, and the flex shaft i have for my dremel!! which was a gift from Ben! thank you ben!! i use it constantly. bryan



Dan S	Nov 2 2009, 07:18 PM Post #14
Bronze Medal Member Posts: 2,216 Group: Members Member #607 Joined: January 31, 2007	I know this is not really what you're looking for, but think of it: my computer has connected me to the modelling world, and products and sellers that have changed my approach to the hobby dramatically. Without internet, I'd have never even known about a LOT of stuff that I now use quite often, and a lot of the stuff I've bought was from web access stores. Plus the tips and advice received from this and other forums. I'd still be building, sure. But it sure has opened up a far greater world of modelling.



old-hermit	Nov 2 2009, 09:55 PM Post #15
Member Posts: 433 Group: Members Member #680 Joined: April 25, 2007	Dan S Nov 2 2009, 07:18 PM I know this is not really what you're looking for, but think of it: my computer has connected me to the modelling world, and products and sellers that have changed my approach to the hobby dramatically. Without internet, I'd have never even known about a LOT of stuff that I now use quite often, and a lot of the stuff I've bought was from web access stores. Plus the tips and advice received from this and other forums. I'd still be building, sure. But it sure has opened up a far greater world of modelling. ... and whats left of this ...



HowardE	Nov 2 2009, 10:14 PM Post #16
Diorama Moderator Posts: 1,861 Group: Members Member #316 Joined: July 11, 2006	old-hermit Nov 2 2009, 09:55 PM I'll have to agree with Old-Hermit...



DamnCranky666	Nov 2 2009, 10:14 PM Post #17
Admin--Chief Crank Posts: 14,957 Group: Admin Member #666 Joined: April 1, 2007	LOL!!! I think I am missing all the 4s on mine!



nkhandekar	Nov 9 2009, 10:50 PM Post #18
Advanced Member Posts: 1,796 Group: Members Member #523 Joined: December 13, 2006	I just bought a punch set and mini-drill set. Wow, what a difference...no more struggling....highly recommended.



armyofchuckness	Nov 10 2009, 05:20 PM Post #19
Duke of Detritus Posts: 2,115 Group: Members Member #899 Joined: February 5, 2008	My Dremel is hands down my weapon of choice. You can do anything with the right attachments.



TimKustom	Nov 10 2009, 05:32 PM Post #20
Member Posts: 225 Group: Members Member #668 Joined: April 2, 2007	By far the most used tool next to an exacto... They go on sale at harbor freight sometimes for as little as $5.99! Pretty much cheaper than buying a new battery! Speaking of harbor freight, this is up there too...only $28... Bench Top Cut-Off Saw. Wish it would do a cut greater than 45� though...



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