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Re: Non-Lego Helpful Items
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lugnet.robotics
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Sat, 19 Feb 2000 19:46:36 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Mike Burger writes:
> I have found several Non-Lego things very handy for working with Lego Parts:
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> 1. A large pair of blunt forceps, called Thumb Forceps usually. Great
> for digging small parts out of the parts bins. Saving grace for fat fingers.
> Also useful for positioning gears just right down inside a space. The flat
> end at top is also useful for adjusting axle ends.
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> 2. Something sold at sewing stores, it is used by quilters. It is
> a needle grabber. Just a 1 inch circle of soft rubber sheet. It makes
> for a great grip on the small bushings, or the stub end of an axle that
> needs pulling out, etc. Found in the notions area of most sewing stores.
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> 3. Smallest size cable ties. At Radio Shack, barely 1/8 inch wide and
> 4 inches long. They can affix Lego beams together through any pair of
> holes very, very strongly! Easily cut off, cheap, disposable. At least
> as strong as an alternative like glue for reinforcing an awkward spot.
I have a couple of Lego tools here that might be of interest and help,
especially within this group.
-Duane
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| I have found several Non-Lego things very handy for working with Lego Parts: 1. A large pair of blunt forceps, called Thumb Forceps usually. Great for digging small parts out of the parts bins. Saving grace for fat fingers. Also useful for (...) (25 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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