Anyone know about these photoetch tools?

DeltaVee · Post by **DeltaVee** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:35 am

I saw these on ebay after losing an auction for the more expensive Mission Models bending tool. Does anyone have any experience with these or any informed opinion based on the product descriptions? Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tiger-model-Etch-Pa ... 0295876151

http://cgi.ebay.com/Photo-Etch-Bending- ... 3754930854

Tankmodeler · Post by **Tankmodeler** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:59 pm

If the description of the smaller unit is correct,i.e. that they match machine the head to the platen and that the head is titanium, then it should be a superior product. However, the head doesn't "look" titanium (acknowledging that photos can change the look of anyting), so I don't know if I'd totally believe it. Still, for $30, it would be a reasonable chance to take.

Paul

Harry Joy · Post by **Harry Joy** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:11 pm

If you are interested in a PE tool like this, go with something known, like Etchmate. I don't EBay, but a quick look garnered this:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=etch+mate+

Etchmate is a good, quality tool that will do the job, and last a long time.

DeltaVee · Post by **DeltaVee** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:22 pm

Thanks. I bought the American-made one. I'll see how it does. I've bid on Etch Mates before. They run into the high 40s before postage even if you win. This cost $33 w/ postage. I'll take my chances and report back.

Darthsideous · Post by **Darthsideous** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:44 pm

Please let us know I am looking at getting one of these as well.