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Discussion in 'Skulls and Skeletons' started by grygon, Jul 11, 2012.

  1. Jul 11, 2012 #1
    grygon

    grygon New Member

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    For those who use third hand bases with clamps for gluing certain bone projects back together, is this what you use?
    http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Economy-Double-Clamp-Stand/502003?pos=12

    How is the firmness/gentleness of the clamps compared to the swivel locks? Are the locks pretty sturdy and the clamps fairly gentle? Would I be able to use them for repairing together a mouse-sized skeleton, say?
     
  3. Jul 12, 2012 #2
    Baccus

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    If the bones are solid, they can work. You might want to place cotton or a little tissue paper around the teeth to avoid damage there.

    I typically use clay and odd things to prop my stuff in place. It is not a good technique, but it works for me and my tiny skeleton projects.

    Best of luck and post pics as you start to build.
     

  5. Jul 12, 2012 #3
    benjhind

    benjhind New Member

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    I use electrical heat-shrink around the clamps to rubberize them and prevent scratching.
     
  6. Jul 12, 2012 #4
    Head Hunting Iowan

    Head Hunting Iowan New Member

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    The ones I use have a magnifiying glass with them. I dont know if I'd use them to prop up a mouse or not.....they're pretty strong.
     
  7. Jul 13, 2012 #5
    Guus

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    I use similar ones and added some foam in the clamps as they are pretty rough on bones. They are not very suitable to mice skeletons in my opinion, I think you will crush every single bone with them. I use needles and small foam forms for mice, works great for me. (tried to insert a picture here, but imageshack is not cooperating...)