Weebles Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I posted this on the FSM board too. I'm interested to know what pipettes you guys are using. I've been using the Testors and they work pretty well. I tried the accordian style from Micromark and they absolutely suck. Or rather don't suck. They don't hold enough of a vacuum to keep the paint from dripping out and lacquer thinner eats them alive (unlike the testors). They're going into the recycle bin! I've found a bunch of different types on the web but wondering which ones you like the best, why you like them, and where you find them at a reasonable price. Thanks Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
72linerlover Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi, Weeblens If possible, I always use the cheapest way until it doesn't compromise the task. Buy a syringe and throw away the needle. Search for silicone transparent tube that RC modelers use for fuel. It is better to find it of the proper diameter to fit the syringe, but.. it's always rubber. Keep the tube length as it allows you to get enough liquid you need. Use the syringe only as a pump and not as a tank.Your pump is always clean. You'll clean up the tube with any strong stuff and it will not suffer; when too dirt, just change. Hope this helps Regards Euge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Someone on here posted this supplier a month or so ago. I bought the 500pc 7ml box and now have enough pipettes to last into the next lifetime. They work just dandy and can be cleaned and reused in many circumstances. The nice thing is that they are graduated and they give exactly 1ml/22drops (I verified) so precise measuring is easy. <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thales Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Someone on here posted this supplier a month or so ago. I bought the 500pc 7ml box and now have enough pipettes to last into the next lifetime. They work just dandy and can be cleaned and reused in many circumstances. The nice thing is that they are graduated and they give exactly 1ml/22drops (I verified) so precise measuring is easy.<_< I highly recommend going down the path of using disposable pipettes. I hunted around on ebay a while back and got 500 or 1k worth for just a few dollars. Use them until they get gunked up and then just pitch 'em. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I just use plastic soda straws to move paint back and forth. Cut it to length, dip it in the paint and keep you finger pressed on one end until you're ready to dispense it. And the price can't be beat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Someone on here posted this supplier a month or so ago...... Uuuurgh! I paid too much when ordering mine from a local supply house. I'll know better next time. In any case, I also prefer using pipettes like these. I use the 3mL graduated ones; they're a good size for normal airbrush paint cups, and make measuring/mixing custom colors a snap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You guys actually measure stuff??!! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I just use plastic soda straws to move paint back and forth. Cut it to length, dip it in the paint and keep you finger pressed on one end until you're ready to dispense it. And the price can't be beat! That's what I do! Spongebob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weebles Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Great suggestions guys. I ordered 500 which I'll probably end up sharing. How can you go wrong for $.024 each! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcfay Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I use straws, courtesy of Starbucks. I figure since I spend a zillion dollars on their beverages the LEAST they can do is fund my straw and paint-moving habit. They work just fine for me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alex.B Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hi, WeeblensIf possible, I always use the cheapest way until it doesn't compromise the task. Buy a syringe and throw away the needle. Search for silicone transparent tube that RC modelers use for fuel. It is better to find it of the proper diameter to fit the syringe, but.. it's always rubber. Keep the tube length as it allows you to get enough liquid you need. Use the syringe only as a pump and not as a tank.Your pump is always clean. You'll clean up the tube with any strong stuff and it will not suffer; when too dirt, just change. This is a nice tip!!! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom G Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks for the info. I just ordered a package of 500. I'm set for life! Thanks again, Tom Someone on here posted this supplier a month or so ago. I bought the 500pc 7ml box and now have enough pipettes to last into the next lifetime. They work just dandy and can be cleaned and reused in many circumstances. The nice thing is that they are graduated and they give exactly 1ml/22drops (I verified) so precise measuring is easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pastafarian Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I use straws, courtesy of Starbucks. I figure since I spend a zillion dollars on their beverages the LEAST they can do is fund my straw and paint-moving habit. They work just fine for me... I just made a plank hardstand out of Starbucks wooden stirrers. Once I glued it all down (and clipped off the ends), I threw some used, damp coffee grounds on top to age the wood. Starbucks brand Luftwaffe! :) John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 That sounds like a great technique. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcfay Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I just made a plank hardstand out of Starbucks wooden stirrers. Once I glued it all down (and clipped off the ends), I threw some used, damp coffee grounds on top to age the wood. Starbucks brand Luftwaffe! John YES! I've just been using the stirrers too, to stir paint, of course. But now that I know that a decent hardstand can be made out of the stirrers (and all of my old grounds can be used as a tanning agent of sorts), then the boundaries of the modelling/coffee worlds are ever expanding. Excellent advice! Decent, robust smelling models too! I wonder what other Starbucks merchandise can be used for modelling... Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 If any of you are in the healthcare industry as I am, then consult your doctor or lab tech. I got a HUGE box for NOTHING! I gave a bunch to TF51GregWise and some to Tar Heel! I still have enough for the rest of my life and the kids. The lab gets them from Quest and Labcorp for free, so it is not an issue for you to ask from a box. -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Also, if any of you work in a school (or are students,) ask the science teachers if they have any stuff. I've found that they're a gold mine for modeling. Science teachers use plastic pipettes (just like you guys ordered,) they have scalpels and blades, tweezers, hemostats, and all sorts of other modeling tools. I even scored 2 free rolls of Parafilm (the full-size rolls, not those dinky Testor's ones) from a chemistry teacher who knew that it would never get used in her class. (DO NOT STEAL this stuff. See if there's any that's old, unused, or being replaced.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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