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Meng: PE Bender
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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 12:29 AM UTC


MENG announced a release of a new tool in their catalogue: a photo-etched parts bender. Here is the press release from the company.

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Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 04:33 AM UTC
Almost too pretty to use and the advisement not to scratch it makes me wonder if it's really a tool or just an ornament for your hobby desk.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 11:35 AM UTC
Looks like a copy of the Mission Model's Etchmate, though at least it has a few innovations of its own it seems...very useful when tackling those pesky PE hinges and tool clasps.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 11:56 AM UTC
Flory Models has a review of the DSPIAE version of the tool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLhnzEPPhZY
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