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| Subject: | Re: Photo-etched Rivets |  |
| Date: | Aug 2, 2001 |
| From: | merlin falcon-gates | |
"Matt" wrote in message news:3b689596@cr243322-a....
> I'm new to working with photo-etched so I have a question:
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> I'm sure everyone is familiar with these small rivets that come with these
sets by Eduard
>and Aber. I'm wondering how do you clean the bur off the tiny rivet after
removing from
>the fret?
If you cut the p/e on a sheet of glass with a *sharp* blade, it's possible
to avoid creating the burr at all. Otherwise, you've got to use a file or
maybe some fine sandpaper to clean these off.
> And also, what would be a good substitute for super glue? That would
allow time for
>positioning?
Gel-type superglues give you a few seconds to work, or for things like
rivets and other surface details that won't be getting pulled on, you can
use clear gloss varnish.
-m, tried the gloss varnish for an antenna base once-- it's not strong
enough for that! |
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