Tweezers

[DogTeeth]

Chaps, I have quiet a few pairs of tweezers but they all struggle when handling small photo etch because they are too flexible or slip.

Any recommendations or advice, more than welcome.

Thanks & Regards

Adam

[Richard E]

How about a small pair of reversible grip tweezers ?

[Black Knight]

I cut up a bit of the rubber grip from an old used up pen and glued tiny squares to the ends of my tweezers.

It helps.

I also bought some black plastic types aimed at handling electronics.

[DogTeeth]

Am I allowed to post a YouTube link?

I watched a japenese modeler put the aber German tool clamps together and he had a great set of tweezers. Maybe if I am allowed to link it, someone maybe able to identify them.

[Nigel Heath]

These are the tweezers I generally use for handling PE and other small parts. The black plastic tipped ones do help with grip:

[DogTeeth]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I'll post the video link, if this is against forum rules the please accept my apologies

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VhSkurlnhQ0

[little-cars]

Alternatively, don't use tweezers. Use a pick up tool;

http://www.modellingtools.co.uk/pick--place-tool---medium-11498-p.asp

Available in three sizes, the end is the same stuff used in lint rollers, so wash and reuse.

Ta,

Paul

[square]

This look like a place to get quality tweezers.

http://www.tweezerstore.com/index.html

Although I find it strange, that they also have this shop

http://www.vetustweezers.com/index.html

Have anyone bought tweezers from this company ?

[DogTeeth]

I've acquired the tweezers shown in the YouTube link.

They are tamiya ones, I have to say they are well engineered. No twist or slip when pressure is applied by my heavy clumsy grip.

[glatisant]

Great stuff,all this info.My tweezer collection is on it's last legs.Now I know where to look.

[Housesparrow]

An alternative to using a tweezer, is to moisten your fingertip with spit, and pick up the PE part that way.