[turel2]

Hi,

I'm trying to start pinning models and am on a budget, I'm not sure I can afford a drill.

Is there a cheap way to pin a models?

 

[GrimzagGorwazza]

It's possible to use heat instead, i've done it before where i've heated up a paperclip untill it is nearly white hot on my hob and then using pliars and ovenmits melted a hole for pinning in the target model. Problem with this is that you risk burning yourself and it tends to leave melted pewter around the entrance hole.

Please note i accept no responsibility to injuries caused by using this technique and do not recommend using it if you can help it.

 

[turel2]

It's possible to use heat instead, i've done it before where i've heated up a paperclip untill it is nearly white hot on my hob and then using pliars and ovenmits melted a hole for pinning in the target model. Problem with this is that you risk burning yourself and it tends to leave melted pewter around the entrance hole.

Please note i accept no responsibility to injuries caused by using this technique and do not recommend using it if you can help it.

Yeah, this would lead to an injury claim

Well at least it's an alternative

 

[turel2]

anyone know where i can get a cheap drill for pinning?

 

[KingOfCheese]

Borrow one?

 

[LTP]

HEya, I use these

Drill

and the refill:

Refill

It comes to around £10 all together + P&P so it depends what your budget is really.

Hope this helps.

:bye:

 

[HorusReborn]

10 or so quid is better than fusing your fingers together because you melted a paper clip... just be smart and either wait to get a drill, or buy one... man.... melting a paper clip...

 

[GrimzagGorwazza]

10 or so quid is better than fusing your fingers together because you melted a paper clip... just be smart and either wait to get a drill, or buy one... man.... melting a paper clip...

i didn't actiually melt the paperclip Just got it hot enough so that it would melt pewter...
and besides i only burnt three fingers...totally worth it :so_happy::wink:

 

[HorusReborn]

hahahahah gotta rep ya for that one man

 

[Khargoth]

If you can't afford a pin vise then you're really off to a bad start for this hobby :wink:

 

[humakt]

Good link LTP and a very good price. I have always found getting replacement drill bits the biggest pain.

If you intend to do pinning the safest way by far is to use a pinvice and for around £10 is a bargain compared to teh cost of other hobby related equipment.

 

[turel2]

i didn't actiually melt the paperclip Just got it hot enough so that it would melt pewter...
and besides i only burnt three fingers...totally worth it :so_happy::wink:

You are greatly in need of tools :laugh:

 

[NerdyOgre254]

You are greatly in need of tools :laugh:

Says the guy asking how to pin his models on the cheap

 

[bitsandkits]

if you can wait about a week we have some tools tuff on order it will cost you £5.75 for pin vice,pinning wire and drill bit from me
http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/hobby-gear-tools-c-146.html?sesid=5f2210pj9bkd8ql331s69o1cq3

yes folks we sell more than just bits, we also sell plasticard and plastruct tubes too