tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post4649259786071231263..comments2024-01-23T12:41:44.446+00:00Comments on The Caffeinated Engine Driver: Tools: Hold and FoldMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-65992799042498001122014-04-15T21:38:47.612+01:002014-04-15T21:38:47.612+01:00It was the words in the first line of the third pa...It was the words in the first line of the third paragraph "or even how it works" which set me off to see how it did work. Given that I will never use one or even make models I have no idea why I took that decision. Anyway I now have an idea how to use something I will probably never even see never mind use. Fascinating though.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-70258774807344698132014-04-15T10:31:06.201+01:002014-04-15T10:31:06.201+01:00It's definitely not a cheap tool but so far I ...It's definitely not a cheap tool but so far I certainly think it was worth it. Previously I've been bending things over rulers or using coffee stirrers to clamp the part in a pair of pliers (so as not to damage the metal) and while it works it isn't exactly easy and usually requires three hands! This thing just works and guarantees me a good straight fold. As you say, I'm guessing the people complaining about the cost haven't actually tried using one.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-72564630032419597772014-04-15T09:44:22.737+01:002014-04-15T09:44:22.737+01:00Hold & Folds really do divide opinion on model...Hold & Folds really do divide opinion on model railway forums, some swear by them, others (who have probably never used one) view them as nothing but a waste of money stating that you can do the same job with a couple of bits of wood. H&Fs have their limitations for sure, what tool hasn't?, but personally I wouldn't be without mine, a 2" 'Bug' (which gets the most use) and a 5.5". Usefull not only for folding but also for holding parts for cutting and filing (removing cusp for example).<br />Your 4" unit looks to be a good usefull size.Paul B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05278773151546187084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-59841016514533671762014-04-15T09:02:15.534+01:002014-04-15T09:02:15.534+01:00Yep, the manual makes the point that you have to t...Yep, <a href="http://www.avonsideworks.com/assets/HFmanual.pdf" rel="nofollow">the manual</a> makes the point that you have to think through the fold order before starting! Fortunately all the things I've folded so far have only had one fold, or at least no overlapping folds.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-37399626851115468732014-04-15T08:58:32.146+01:002014-04-15T08:58:32.146+01:00This should make life easier as long as you get th...This should make life easier as long as you get the folds in the correct order.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.com