Jeff Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I kn ow a lot of you guys re-scribe panel lines etc, and I think I'm in need of a good scriber, and I KNOW I need a new set of good tweezers.... now with out breaking the bank, I'm curious as to what you guys use....I'm willing to spend a reasonable amount as I should, I just was wondering what the general consensus is...... and who you guys buy from, I'm leaning towards UMM.... they are wonderful to deal with so far...... so weigh in chaps.. I await your input... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intruder503 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I use tweezers from a beauty supply store (for general holding) and ones from Hobby Lobby (for the normally closed type). As for scribers, I use dental picks. I have wanted to try out UMM's scribers. I also have had no issues with UMM. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have UMM scribers (SCR-01 and SCR-02) and I've been really pleased with them. Recently, I bought a three-piece set of Flexi-File tweezers (not sure where I go them); I wonder how I ever got by without the bent ones! Jeff and Intruder503 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thanks guys, I have a set of the bent tweezers too, although not a very high quality set, but like you, Bill, I can't live without them... ok I will have a good close look at the UMM ones.... I was just curious as to what the" pro's" use.... Intruder503 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I use the Bare Metal Foil scriber, and like it a lot. I also have one from Squadron that's pretty decent. For tweezers, I use all styles and sizes, purchased all over the place. Rick Griewski and Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooesboy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I have about 15 pairs of tweezers (yeah, I'm a bit OTT on the tool front), but the pair i use time and time again are my Tamiya straight tweezers. I would go as far as to say that if I could only have 1 pair they would be the ones. Intruder503, LSP_K2 and Jeff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 The most valuable tool you can have in your rescribing arsenal is simply a needle in a pin vise. Custom scribing tools are great for straight lines and boxes, but for anything with rounded corners, they're next to useless. That's where the needle comes in, in combination with as many scribing templates as you can get your hands on. Having said that, my dedicated scribing tool of choice for straight lines is a generic hook-nosed thing, the brand of which I'm not even sure about. I also have Radu's scribers, and the UMM one, which I'm actually yet to try. Kev Shawn M, Bill_S, LSP_K2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I use UMI and Bare Metal Foil scribers. Scribing saws are used for curved surfaces. These are sold by Hasegawa and Radu. I have a number of fine curved and straight tweezers purchased from science supply. Bigger tip tools I picked up at various Nationals events. HTH Rick Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intruder503 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 The most valuable tool you can have in your rescribing arsenal is simply a needle in a pin vise. Custom scribing tools are great for straight lines and boxes, but for anything with rounded corners, they're next to useless. That's where the needle comes in, in combination with as many scribing templates as you can get your hands on. Having said that, my dedicated scribing tool of choice for straight lines is a generic hook-nosed thing, the brand of which I'm not even sure about. I also have Radu's scribers, and the UMM one, which I'm actually yet to try. Kev I'm glad you mentioned the needle in a pin vice. I just started using one a few weeks ago and have found it invaluable! And the needles are cheap! Bill_S, LSP_K2 and Jeff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Old airbrush needles work for me ... you can sharpen them with a diamond file (like you use on PE bits) and they're about the right length to hold comfortably ... plus you can leave unscrewing the pin vice for drill bits. Jim Intruder503 and Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul Budzik Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 It's easy enough to just sharpen a piece of stainless steel wire and the point will last a lot longer than a needle. Shown at 2:36 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqLXyWqkBoQ Paul Bill_S, Shawn M, Shaka HI and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks Paul, your site, is now in my favorites, great videos ! Thanks guys great information like this will help me make a decision and hopefully hone some skills I may find somewhere.... I really appreciate your input.... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I use the Trumpeter Scriber and like it. Like others I also use needles (pins) in a pinvise. Tweezers, ugh...I buy a lot of them but really favor some from the Science Department of my High School I borrowed 20 years ago with the "pin point" tips. I also really like a set of flat jaw ones I have from Target, beauty supply section made by "Tweezer Man" brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durangokid Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I have ifixit tweezers and love them. I learned about them from Will Pattison on youtube. They are fairly inexpensive too... Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I have the Tamiya and a olfa brand scribing tool, the type that slides up out of the handle like a plastic handle knife. And as mentioned, you can't go wrong with various sizes of needles. I've also go a fair collection of different types of tweezers, but my go to set is actually a pair that I got off my wife that was designed to pluck eyebrows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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