Tamiya Engraving Blade(s)

[mcs1056]

Just dropped and broke the tip off of my Tamiya "Fine Engraving Blade." 

Looking for a replacement, I have to ask two questions:

A) Does anyone know of a source for a SET of these blades? All I can find on the Googlenet is individual blades.

2) Does anyone want an empty case for these blades? It seems that Tamiya only offers single blades, and each comes with its own ten blade case. Filling up that case would leave me with nine empty cases. Even buying the four (?) available sizes would get me three empties. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

To the best of my knowledge, the blades are only sold singly.

Seems odd considering the packaging, I suppose, but a whole set would be quite expensive and probably not a big seller.

I've had a set for several years now and haven't broken one tip yet.

You might want to lighten up on how much force you're using, and be especially wary doing sharp curves.

Here's a review.

https://scalespot.com/reviews/tools/tamiya-engraver/review.php

[mcs1056]

I know how to use them properly. I just seemed to have a momentary bit of trouble not dropping it. 

The percussive force applied upon impact with the rigid horizontal surface on which I normally propel myself in a bipedal manner overcame the structural integrity of the unit in question. Hence, a suitable replacement for this previously fine tool is being sought. 

Your having a set for an extended period without similar mishap is either a testament to your dexterity, or attributable to a carpeted floor? I know not which, though it could be both. 

[sidcharles]

i always read the screwdriver should not be used for opening paint cans, so i used my Tam . . . oh; shoot. 

[Chris V]

They’re only sold separately - and currently there’s at least seven sizes available:

 

For a comparable and slightly more affordable alternative, you can look for “Hook Broaches” from DSPIAE.

[mcs1056]

"For a comparable and slightly more affordable alternative, you can look for “Hook Broaches” from DSPIAE."

An entire set for the price of 1 1/2 Tamiya pieces??? Just ordered, and thanks for the pointer.

[sidcharles]

any chance you could share the link? i'm circling the drain but only come up with singles (pull) or set of 4 w/ handle (push)

 

thanks

[mcs1056]

https://aztoyhobby.com/products/dspiae-push-broach-combination-set-for-scribing-cs-pb01?_pos=3&_sid=360943eae&_ss=r

I've not ordered from them previously, but a buddy has. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

7 hours ago, mcs1056 said:

Your having a set for an extended period without similar mishap is either a testament to your dexterity, or attributable to a carpeted floor? I know not which, though it could be both. 

Happily for me, the only time I dropped one, it landed point-down on top of my bare left foot.

The limp is almost completely gone now.  

[mcs1056]

Just now, Ace-Garageguy said:

Happily for me, the only time I dropped one, it landed point-down on top of my bare left foot.

The limp is almost completely gone now.  

Aaahhh...the foot savior. Not always a good thing, as you well know. 

I (barely) remember high school. I had an "Energy and Propulsion" class (basically auto shop, but did get to work on an old turbine engine airline air start cart). One class project was a small, handmade electric motor. John W was so proud of his windings that he tried to show me. Between the two of us, it was dropped. 

However, I (my feet) saved the day! I caught it between my shoes.

Whether the rotor or John was more crushed by this, I can't say. 

Instead of John needing to start over, I gave him mine, and redid another myself.  We both got "A" grades.