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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 12:45 PM UTC
Scrolling around here and a few other model sites I found online and I see that some people use dental tools (mainly the pic things) for modeling. Why, or should I say what, are dental tools used for, the only thing I could think of is casting home made figures. If they do come in handy on the workbench, where do you buy them?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 12:53 PM UTC
They are nice for scribing lines, cleaning in tight spaces, scraping down putty that you added to a seam.
A true dental tool will be a very stiff pent wire, bent in different shapes and of different thicknesses.

I have noticed that "Dental Tools" is a term used by some modelers to define a long metal tool with a 'pick' of some type on the end. Some have spade type picks, others are more spoon like, some are scrapers etc. These are nice for spreading putty or shaping things. Very helpful in the diorama world.

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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:01 PM UTC
Shain;
Dental tools are great for a whole bunch of stuff. The picks for carving/scribing, etc. The burrs (drills) will fit into most hand tools, come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and a majority of them are diamond coated so they will drill, sand, carve, rout, engrave, etc. plastics and some metals. Your dentist only uses them a few times and then discards them, so ask him/her to save them for you. I've got about 50 of them that I've used for years and not one has worn out yet.

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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:02 PM UTC
Ah, I see, thanks Scott, what do you mean by scribing lines? Why would you want to scribe lines into a perfectly fine kit?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:03 PM UTC
Woops, Art got inthere before my last comment, when you say they'll fit into most hand tools, do you mean a dremel?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:04 PM UTC
scribing lines is done more on air craft kits but sometimes when you have to add a bunch of putty and you 'erase' a line, these are great to use.

You can get them at micromark. or locally at Michaels or AC Moore, sometimes at Wallmart
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:11 PM UTC
NIce, I've got a Michaels near by, happen to know which section (hate navigating through that place) they're in? Is there any 'must have' tools to chose from so I dont end up buying they're whole selection?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:12 PM UTC
Yep, they will fit Dremel, depending on the variety of chucks that you have. They will also fit ones with an adjustable chuck, like my Black & Decker. As for scribing, the picks can be used for detailing buildings/streets (bricks, etc.).

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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:16 PM UTC
Ooops, replied before your last post. Did you miss the part where I said you could get all you want for free from your dentist?

Art
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:20 PM UTC
Art is right -the other type of dental tool is the dremel motor tool style. These are great everywhere as said. These you have to get from hobby stores and or DIY stores in the dremel sections- Lowes and Home Depot may.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:22 PM UTC

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Yep, they will fit Dremel, depending on the variety of chucks that you have. They will also fit ones with an adjustable chuck, like my Black & Decker. As for scribing, the picks can be used for detailing buildings/streets (bricks, etc.).

Art



NIce, glad I've got a new Black & Decker dremel


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Ooops, replied before your last post. Did you miss the part where I said you could get all you want for free from your dentist?

Art



I guess I did, next time I go, I'll ask him for my new tools Until then, I'll pick up 2 or 3 at Michaels to get me some right away.


I think you and I might be the only ones who use drywall as our main material for buildings etc.., I'm guessing they work great with that? Any tools that would work well with scraping the paper like material off the sheetrock itself? Or am I stuck with soaking it in warm water?

-Shain
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:30 PM UTC
Unfortunately, you do have to soak the drywall to loosen the glue, and then just use a putty knife to scrape. As for the burrs, if you're not in too much of a hurry, I could send you some of my duplicates. And yes, the picks/burrs are excellent for drywall. That's all I use.

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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:35 PM UTC
Ah, no problem with the soaking thing I guess, doesnt take too much time anyway. How much would you like for your duplicates? I'm in the middle of a building now and could use some tools besides my Xacto knife.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:41 PM UTC
Here is a picture of the pick style
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=60728

Here is the dremel style
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=80919
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:42 PM UTC
I don't know if I have any spare picks. If not, try a compass point for scribing. I'll send you as many burrs as I can find a couple of days after you PM address info-no charge.

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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 01:49 PM UTC
Okay, sent a PM to ya, no charge? thanks
-Shain
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Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 03:22 AM UTC
That pick is referred to as an "explorer". I have tons of dental tools (since I collect all the worn stuff from work)
and burs and diamonds of all shapes and sizes.
They will work in a Dremel, just need the correct collet.
If any one wants something, PM me. I most likely have it at home.
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Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 04:37 AM UTC
Hi Shain, try a ‘wax carving set’ such as the ones below:



They’re pretty cheap on ebay and the like.
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Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 12:02 PM UTC
Savage
Those look pretty good, think you could get them at any crafts store?
-Shain
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