Best Hobby Building Tools & Hardware
About the Startup. THE ONLY CHILD-SAFE 3D PEN: Designed with no hot parts completely safe for kids aged 8+.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"- one big ON button, and auto flow of filament, so you don't have to keep pressing the forward button to squeeze out plastic continuously as you work (slower flowrate, but they don't mind). -The silicon green circular molds provided in this Mega set are really easy to use, have a lot of useful shapes, and the finished products pop right out. -a negative to the melted Eco plastic not sticking on paper, is that it does not stick on paper!-- thus you can't use the paper to "anchor" a melted blob as easily, and the entire piece may lift up with the pen (but not a major problem). -several examples of projects in the book use colors not provided in this Mega set, which my daughter found annoying. The pics below are projects my kids did from the book provided in this Mega set, except for the little green guy with antennae sitting next to the Eiffel Tower, which was previously made with PLA plastic and the Hatchbox pen."
"Awwwwe, I had bought this for my 10 year old nephew... and MY kids (ages 16, 23, and 24) were playing with it more!"
"This is a Christmas gift for my grandson he hasn't used it yet to get and accurate rating."
"My grandson has used and made several different items with this pen set."
"Excellent delivery."
"This is awesome it works super good."
"We bought this for my son for Christmas."
On/off light for the LED is a simple easy to use switch. A Large 3.5 inch lens with 5X magnification 5X lens focal length: 4.5" A 2 inch lens with 10X magnification 10X lens focal length: 2.3" 3 AAA Batteries are required (Not included) Soft drawstring pouch. INSTANTLY IMPRESSED - Imagine not having to squint to read everything anymore - with 2 easily interchangeable lenses, you will be relieved when you can change the magnification you need to suit any task using the simple lens release system. iMagniphy is the genuine premium product - Comes with a carry pouch & cleaning cloth to keep your lenses smudge free. Stamp collections, watch repair and inspecting jewellery is now crystal clear under the premium glass lenses.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I ordered this lens set with the 5x lens with the expectation that even though the lens size is smaller, the greater magnification would help her reading. It's good to know that even with the impersonal interaction of online buying, great customer service still exists."
"This product is head and shoulders above the rest. I purchased TWO other magnifying glasses prior to this one and they were either TOO BIG, TOO HEAVY, Not enough power, Useless shape etc. THIS product gives you the best of all options. Although I don't need the LED lights much I keep the product nearby for a quick light for taking pills or other things such as FINDING my phone in the dark."
"- the lenses fit securely in the base with no wobble. - the rubberized grips are comfortable and I like the added texturized grips feature. - the battery compartment is easy to open and close and it is easy to insert and remove the batteries (hint be sure when you put in the bottom battery that it snaps into place). - the switch to turn the LED lights on and off is a sturdy slider, so no worries about accidentally hitting it and turning it on or off. - lightweight to hold. - the two LED lights are bright and light up what you're looking at even in a dark room. - the LED lights are properly positioned to minimize distortion when using. - includes a nice quality, decent sized white lens cleaning cloth. Room for improvement: - the set does not come with a bag or case to store the parts so you have to use the box or improvise to keep the lenses protected."
"However, the 10X and 5X ratings can be misleading since it is not 10X magnification but 10 Diopter which is 3.5x magnification power and 5 Diopter is 2.25x magnification."
"I use it at my computer when transcribing handwritten notes and I use the more powerful lens with my stamp collection."
"The product is exactly as described."
"Great Find!"
About the Startup. THE ONLY CHILD-SAFE 3D PEN: Designed with no hot parts completely safe for kids aged 8+.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I say that it was a horrible gift, as that version required waiting for a while for it to heat up, getting to know its various states of humming to determine if it was ready to use, avoiding the external hot parts and then the absurd difficulty in cleaning it. Whether this kit or the 3Doodler Start Super Mega Pen Set is the right option for you, only you can decide. I have both (so that I can do activities with my daughter). The Essentials kit: The essential pack for creating in 3D. The 3Doodler Start 3D Printing Pen. 2 Mixed Packs of 3Doodler Start Eco-Plastic. Complete with project booklet and micro-USB cable. Super Mega Pen Set: The 3Doodler Start 3D Printing Pen. 8 Colored Packs of 3Doodler Start Eco-Plastic. 8 Themed DoodleBlocks. Complete with project booklet and micro-USB cable. You save $50 going this route, initially..."
"So far, we haven't came up with anything close to what is shown in the practice book, but none of us can call ourselves overly skilled in the artistic realm at this point in time. ;) Letting a child use his/her imagination with this thing is an amazing opportunity, and I definitely recommend it. As I mentioned earlier, there is a book with instructions and some ideas to practice and get started with the pen. This allows for a little wiggle room for moving around your design before it completely dries. In the end, other than the sticks being a costly investment, this is a great little invention, and we've loved it so far!"
"Note that you will need to hold the strand vertical, then I blew on it to cool the resin."
Best Hobby Tool Glues
Testers is made in America, quality since 1929 Testers plastic cement is used for DIY projects, model kit building and craft projects The value pack includes two tubes of cement with 4 precision glue tips. Great model glue.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I don't like these types of glues."
"I used this glue to repair the shelves in the door of my fridge and it worked wonderfully."
"I use this glue to attach small plastic pieces and it works well."
"Purchased for model car kit assembly."
"I bought this glue for constructing plastic miniatures for tabletop games (i.e. D&D type miniatures), and it worked great!"
"The glue works well as I've used it on a couple of gunpla kits and had good results."
"Worked as expected for a model I built with my son."
"Great glue."
Best Hobby Tool Tool Sets
A 950° hot tool with 7 Points. Used for hot knife cutting, soldering, and woodburning. Perfect for woodburning, hot knife cutting, and soldering.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Old one: had a silicone handle grip that kept my fingers from getting too hot. Old one: Had a temperature dial (could adjust temperature low-med-high)."
"I used it to burn some patterns on a mahogany ukulele."
"This item is as described."
"I got this for fabric."
"Works wonderfully, only the pieces scatter easily and you can lose them quickly!"
"Never used these tools before and I bought it for the hot knife, but I've used the other tools on wood more than the knife."
"I got this to try a new craft and was so excited when it got to my house only 2 days after ordering it."
"One moment your dragging the tip along the wood to no effect; it won't even mar it."
Best Hobby Tool Magnifiers
On/off light for the LED is a simple easy to use switch. A Large 3.5 inch lens with 5X magnification 5X lens focal length: 4.5" A 2 inch lens with 10X magnification 10X lens focal length: 2.3" 3 AAA Batteries are required (Not included) Soft drawstring pouch. INSTANTLY IMPRESSED - Imagine not having to squint to read everything anymore - with 2 easily interchangeable lenses, you will be relieved when you can change the magnification you need to suit any task using the simple lens release system. iMagniphy is the genuine premium product - Comes with a carry pouch & cleaning cloth to keep your lenses smudge free. Stamp collections, watch repair and inspecting jewellery is now crystal clear under the premium glass lenses.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ordered this lens set with the 5x lens with the expectation that even though the lens size is smaller, the greater magnification would help her reading. It's good to know that even with the impersonal interaction of online buying, great customer service still exists."
"This product is head and shoulders above the rest. I purchased TWO other magnifying glasses prior to this one and they were either TOO BIG, TOO HEAVY, Not enough power, Useless shape etc. THIS product gives you the best of all options. Although I don't need the LED lights much I keep the product nearby for a quick light for taking pills or other things such as FINDING my phone in the dark."
"- the lenses fit securely in the base with no wobble. - the rubberized grips are comfortable and I like the added texturized grips feature. - the battery compartment is easy to open and close and it is easy to insert and remove the batteries (hint be sure when you put in the bottom battery that it snaps into place). - the switch to turn the LED lights on and off is a sturdy slider, so no worries about accidentally hitting it and turning it on or off. - lightweight to hold. - the two LED lights are bright and light up what you're looking at even in a dark room. - the LED lights are properly positioned to minimize distortion when using. - includes a nice quality, decent sized white lens cleaning cloth. Room for improvement: - the set does not come with a bag or case to store the parts so you have to use the box or improvise to keep the lenses protected."
"The magnifying glass is well-protected by the surrounding plastic, the handle fits easily in my hand, and the light switch is comfortably placed for one's thumb."
"Lightweight with sufficient magnification for examining stamps."
"It takes 3 batteries to drive a bright LED light with the switch in a convenient place to turn off and on."
"This magnifyying glass is one of the better ones out there."
"All three lock into place with problem."
Best Hobby Tool Painting Tools
Replacement needle cap for Iwata Eclipse Airbrushes BCS, SBS CS and BS. Changing airbrushes is fast and easy with it's quick release action.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Got to have, Saves the Gun from Falls, if you disconnect in when you set it down!"
"Heavy duty for what it is."
"Great product, perfect fit and easy to install."
"Great addition for multiple brushes."
"A little pricy."
"GOOD PRICE MAKES WORKING MUCH EASIER."
"Very happy with this purchase."
Best Hobby Tool Paints
This kit includes 8 high quality Testor Enamel paints, a brush and tray. 9 bottles (Gloss Yellow, Red, Dark Blue, Green, Black, White, Gold, Silver, Thinner); Accessories: 1 paint brush and tray.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I haven't used them yet because I'm still waiting for the model I ordered. The set of paint contains all the colors, the paint thinner and a brush."
"I haven't used these as they were a gift."
"Bought for grandson's firsr foray into painting airplane models."
"I use this for small touch-up jobs around the house, including white glossy baseboards."
"as advertised."
"Product is as described."
"I've been needing some of these paints for quite a while, good quality."
"Trying to paint a 1970 Challenger plastic model, and the white paint just doesn't work at all."
Best RC Vehicle Linkages
- Installation on vehicle. - Installation requires front and rear 4-link axle trusses. Axial SCX10 313mm wheelbase vehicles upgrade link set.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They're ok for the price."
"So far so good."
"this look damn good in my truck."
"They came apart first day out on the hiking trail couple rocks ends of control arms came out."
Best RC Vehicle Turnbuckles & Pro-Links
Traxxas has grown to become the number-1 selling name in RTR nitro and electric models for the last 4 years running. Traxxas aluminum turnbuckles make it easy to add strength and adjustability to Traxxas models.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The screws need to be a little longer and have lonck nuts."
"These are very weak compared to the stock ones."
"Great product."
"looks good for metal parts im happy how they hold up."
"Don't know if it's me but put 1\10 scale summit this part showed up."
"For the Stampede 2X4 they are not long enough to engage the plastic buckle."
"Fold threads out of plastic turn buckle after 3 small jumps About 45 seconds of use."