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How to Bend tiny PE (Photo Etch) parts
stonely0
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Singapore / 新加坡
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Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 06:23 PM UTC
Hi guys, how do you guys bend small PE parts? Can it be done without using those specialize tools (That cost quite alot of $) from hobby shop? Can it be bend using normal tweezer or plier? or any other cheap method?

Pls advice

Gunny
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 07:46 PM UTC
Sure thing, Allan!
Tweezers will work fine (if you have good eyes, which I don't!)...
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Gunny
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Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 07:52 PM UTC
Hey Allan!
Check out this similar thread also!

FOLD ME

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brandydoguk
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England - North, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 08:56 PM UTC
Here's a method I use.

bending etched parts
Mech-Maniac
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Virginia, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 06:06 AM UTC
Someone out there, maybe Tamiya, makes PE scissors that are used to bend PE.
WingTzun
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 06:18 AM UTC
I've found an Optivor and/or a magnifying glass to be extremely helpful as well since so many parts can be very tiny . A good light source helps too.
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