ORIGINAL: Intruder38
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.
correct! which is why I have 3 different sizes of "T" pins AND "grip-pins" in my shop - the correct pin for any and every job, just like any other tool.