Jonno65 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Hi All This is probably me just being a snob because I have stacks of peg wood, but I see these plastic 'sticks' (technical term) being used all the time in videos and I like the fact they have a permanent, but rounded point! I have a couple of issues, 1. I don't know what they are called and; 2., ergo I can't search for them as a result! Any pointers? Wait..... pointers?  Cheers Jon  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac58 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 It's called component probe. There is the Bergeon 6436 that I have and I don't use because it leaves small plastic flakes behind. There's also the Bergeon 7010, I haven't used it so I can't say how good it is, but probably it is a better choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepilk Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 I use the Cousins component probes https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/component-probe-cousins They are quite soft plastic, but useful when assembling bridges etc for pushing parts together without marking, or leaving bits of wood ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor447 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, aac58 said: It's called component probe. There is the Bergeon 6436 that I have and I don't use because it leaves small plastic flakes behind. There's also the Bergeon 7010, I haven't used it so I can't say how good it is, but probably it is a better choice. The Bergeon 7010 is a good choice. I have one I think I paid around $10 for. It's expensive for what it is, but $10 won't break the bank. Quite a useful tool indeed. I also have a Bergeon 6436 and never use it for the exact reasons you describe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rehajm Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 36 minutes ago, aac58 said: It's called component probe. There is the Bergeon 6436 that I have and I don't use because it leaves small plastic flakes behind. There's also the Bergeon 7010, I haven't used it so I can't say how good it is, but probably it is a better choice. I concur re: bits of plastic from the Bergeon 6436. I like pegwood but was scolded for using one during assembly. After feeling shame an appropriate amount time I shelled out for the Horotec Utility Stick with replaceable tips made of PEEK, whatever that is. It’s stupid money but I use it all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyMontag Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) I like the Horotec one. The tips are replaceable too. Â Edited April 22, 2023 by GuyMontag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh207 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Something that is definitely not worth paying the Swiss made tax, they are a common tool in the computer/electronics world. https://www.amazon.co.uk/iFixit-EU145334-1-eu145334-1-Controller-Card/dp/B072MN9YQZ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?adgrpid=55886526951&hvadid=606139625659&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007366&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4192995885423604756&hvtargid=kwd-302093795475&hydadcr=29834_2401801&keywords=spudger+tool&qid=1682237107&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Â Tom 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggy Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Here is what I use: Used some wet and dry to 'file' one end to a blade, and used a pencil sharpener to shape the other end to a point - and I get 5 spare! Link HERE 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverenoughwatches Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 3 hours ago, tomh207 said: Something that is definitely not worth paying the Swiss made tax, they are a common tool in the computer/electronics world. https://www.amazon.co.uk/iFixit-EU145334-1-eu145334-1-Controller-Card/dp/B072MN9YQZ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?adgrpid=55886526951&hvadid=606139625659&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007366&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4192995885423604756&hvtargid=kwd-302093795475&hydadcr=29834_2401801&keywords=spudger+tool&qid=1682237107&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1  Tom I agree, a nice looking tool just a bit pricey for what it is. I use a nylon needle to hold the ratchet wheel when removing the its screw. You can buy thermoplastic peek rods on ebay for cheap so that means i will be trying some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepilk Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 5 hours ago, tomh207 said: Something that is definitely not worth paying the Swiss made tax, they are a common tool in the computer/electronics world. Love the word "spudger". If you search on ebay, spudgers are cheap as chips, e.g. 10 for £3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggy Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 16 hours ago, mikepilk said: spudgers are cheap I have tried them, they seem to be made out of nylon or some other soft material and I have found that the tip often gets torn up bu any sharp edges in the watch leaving behind debris - maybe I just got a bad brand? The PEEK looks interesting though, may give that a try when I wear out my 6 perspex rods ha ha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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