I see a lot of people asking the best way to pop pieces out of boards to save their fingers. A lot of kits come with wooden tools that at first glance look insignificant, but let me tell you, they are a game changer. The instruction manual usually shows you which board the tool is in. They come in many shapes and sizes. Some help to turn tiny nuts, some help to push pins in, and others are useful for popping pieces out of boards. I also use them to lay flat on pieces that need pushed pieces together to lock them in place. I use them a really long time, from one kit to another until they break and then I’ll pull on out of my growing stash of wooden tools. It’s one of the most genius ideas the miniature manufacturers have come up with!
Here are my two newest tools that I just got in the kit I started yesterday.
I love keeping these because you never know when you’re gonna need it! I have some how lost some which makes me pretty sad but I’m sure they’ll turn up!
These really are lifesavers. I had one that helped me press small metal pins into my build that would’ve hurt my fingers otherwise. I’ve also used one that helped me measure how far in to push a piece. Thank you Robotime for including these in kits.
@Tkaplan this is the kind of practical post builders quietly save for later. Your notes around Those wooden tools are fingertip savers! make the tricky parts feel much less intimidating, and it is helpful to see real experience shared so clearly.
