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06-05-2009, 12:31 PM
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building pins
looking for small building pins that have a red plastic knob they
are small and don't split balsa pieces.
thought I got them from Tower but I can't find them listed.
are small and don't split balsa pieces.
thought I got them from Tower but I can't find them listed.
06-05-2009, 12:45 PM
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RE: building pins
Tried going to WalMart and checking out the sewing department? Most fabric stores will carry this type of pin for quilting.
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06-06-2009, 06:09 PM
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RE: building pins
found them thanks to HAIFA. Not at Hobby Lobby. They are the Midwest Grip pins and are at Tower Item # LXRRG8. especiall like them when adding cap strips to wings.ribs .they don't split the ribs or cap strips.
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RE: building pins
The biggest advantage I have found is that they are much thinner and sharper than T-pins or standard straight pins, less splitting of thin and/or hard balsa. The downside is that they will bend a lot easier, particularly thick and/or hard balsa.
06-07-2009, 10:23 AM
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RE: building pins
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The biggest advantage I have found is that they are much thinner and sharper than T-pins or standard straight pins, less splitting of thin and/or hard balsa. The downside is that they will bend a lot easier, particularly thick and/or hard balsa.
The biggest advantage I have found is that they are much thinner and sharper than T-pins or standard straight pins, less splitting of thin and/or hard balsa. The downside is that they will bend a lot easier, particularly thick and/or hard balsa.
