Tiny Tools

[cabinetman]

There's something to be said about having those micro sized tools. I must say, I picked this set up a while back, and it was a lifesaver on removing those itsy bitsy screws from electronic gadgets. For less than $5, it's a handy little set to keep. It has both slotted and phillips.

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[bfrikken]

There's something to be said about having those micro sized tools. I must say, I picked this set up a while back, and it was a lifesaver on removing those itsy bitsy screws from electronic gadgets. For less than $5, it's a handy little set to keep. It has both slotted and phillips.

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I have what looks like that exact same set. Bought it for a couple bucks and I have used the heck out of them. They are particularly handy with all the kids toys that have battery compartments.

[phrog]

I have a similar set that I've used many times over the years. I have a lot of tiny carpenter's tools that I use a lot. (Some people call them dental tools.)

[cabinetman]

I have a similar set that I've used many times over the years. I have a lot of tiny carpenter's tools that I use a lot. (Some people call them dental tools.)

I've used scalers for carving. They work good...but you likely already know that.

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[kirkroy]

I've got a couple small bit and driver sets that cover the phillips and flat head screws plus torx and hex. One came from home depot for <$5. http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/2034367...3#.UT0zETdJVy4

[Pappy]

I've got a couple small bit and driver sets that cover the phillips and flat head screws plus torx and hex. One came from home depot for <$5. http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/2034367...3#.UT0zETdJVy4

I have a set of 'jeweler's screwdrivers' that were mail freebies with something I bought. Wish I had seen this before I went to HD today. The handle would make them easier to use and I like the smaller torx drives included in the set.

[phrog]

I've used scalers for carving. They work good...but you likely already know that.

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Scalers are good for carving as well as removing bits of paints from "grooves." I've also used a lot of perio instruments and oral surgery instruments in woodworking. #15 scalpels are really handy for a lot of things.
Many burrs are also useful in carving and woodworking if you have a handpiece such as a Dremel tool.

[cabinetman]

Scalers are good for carving as well as removing bits of paints from "grooves." I've also used a lot of perio instruments and oral surgery instruments in woodworking. #15 scalpels are really handy for a lot of things.
Many burrs are also useful in carving and woodworking if you have a handpiece such as a Dremel tool.

I not only have a dremel with two size collet inserts, I have a Foredom with a flex shaft and a variable speed foot switch.

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[leehljp]

I recently lost a good set of tiny drivers that I use on laptops so I bought another.
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This set is expensive, but it has small tips along with odd shaped tips that will handle some so-called "security" screws. I use this set for much more than laptops and the quality of the drivers and handles are evident. It allows one to concentrate on the job and spend less time worring about stripped tiny screws.

[phrog]

I not only have a dremel with two size collet inserts, I have a Foredom with a flex shaft and a variable speed foot switch.

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You realize, of course, that you could open a dental office in your garage with tools like that. I have a very tiny collet that fits in my OLD Ryobi tool that actually allows me to use the tiny bits I used when prepping teeth. I think it came in a set of four different size collets that I got at Sears. Hope you respect the state laws for practicing dentistry. (State boards usually frown on garage dental offices.)
PS That Foredom is an awesome instrument - wish I had one.

[cabinetman]

You realize, of course, that you could open a dental office in your garage with tools like that. I have a very tiny collet that fits in my OLD Ryobi tool that actually allows me to use the tiny bits I used when prepping teeth. I think it came in a set of four different size collets that I got at Sears. Hope you respect the state laws for practicing dentistry. (State boards usually frown on garage dental offices.)
PS That Foredom is an awesome instrument - wish I had one.

I've seen on the news home based individuals practicing dentistry, and getting caught. It takes a brass set if that individual has not had the education. The news clips don't usually say if he/she was a dentist in some other country.

My last GP had two hygienists that were licensed practicing dentists in some other country...can't remember which, and were in the process of seeking that out here.

You're right, the Foredom is quite a tool. It's much easier to hold the hand piece than a Dremel, and doesn't warm up. The sound it makes reminds me of the old style slow drill with the pulleys and cable. Do you remember those?

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