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CBPIII | 15 Jul 2023 7:43 a.m. PST |
Stumbled across a small nail file rotary tool at the Dollar Tree this morning. Haven't got to test it on mold lines yet, but there was a similar tool from there over a decade ago that worked okay on minis so hopefully this budget option will be worthwhile (heck, it's $1.25 USD). I'll post my findings after I have some. |
CBPIII | 15 Jul 2023 10:31 a.m. PST |
It's pretty good at making short work of mold lines on plastic. Straight line areas are the best results but it can get into some more intricate parts with care. I think it will save a little time compared to a file. For the price I think it's worth a try (you'll need to get a AA battery too if you don't have any). |
Editor in Chief Bill ![Workbencher Fezian](boards/icons/workbencher.gif) | 15 Jul 2023 12:36 p.m. PST |
I don't see it on the Dollar Tree website. What is it called exactly? |
CBPIII | 15 Jul 2023 6:41 p.m. PST |
It's Sassy+Chic Electronic Nail kit. I found it on Ebay- auction Maybe it's too new to be on the Dollar Tree site yet? |
Zephyr1 | 18 Jul 2023 3:37 p.m. PST |
Went to two DT's before I found one. I have a mini power grinder & the grinder bits to that also fit the DT tool ![thumbs up thumbs up](boards/icons/thumbs_up.gif) The only 'problem' was that the screw holding the battery cover on stripped the hole & wouldn't come out, but once it was removed, the cover stays on fine by itself. Now I just need to find something to try it on… ;-) |
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