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Offline Grimmnar

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Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« on: November 07, 2013, 08:38:30 AM »
Just as the title says. I am curious on the best tentacle maker. I know of three at the moment. Are there others???
Forge Planet Hose Pipe Maker
http://store.forgeplanet.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_85&product_id=99
Green Stuff Industries Tentacle Maker
http://greenstuffindustries.blogspot.com/p/gsi-product-page.html
Masq-Mini Tube Tool
http://masqmini.com/index.php/tubetool.html  <<< used to be solid slime green, now comes in clear plastic.

So, looking for peeps that have used them, or seen them used, or even read a lot about them. I am curious to get one if i am a good little wargamer for Christmas. Just want to send my monies in the right direction. So, what say you all?

Grimm

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2013, 10:49:31 AM »
I had no idea these even existed but looking at them now its such a simple idea with so many possibilities. Sorry, can't help you find the best one but thanks for making me aware of their existence.  lol
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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2013, 12:08:23 PM »

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2013, 12:19:49 PM »
I have the first one.  It works, but since the tool is resin, you need to do a good deal of work to trim and square it so that it works correctly.  Once you get it going, it works quite well.  On the first PA Police Car I did there is a hose going from the passenger compartment to the gatling gun on the hood, I made it with this tool.  You can also make a bunch of tubes and then store them in a jar of water.  They will cure over time, but after about a week, they become solid enough not to leave finger prints, but still flexible. They will stay that way for....well at least 3 more months now and still going. 
I'm interested in the last tool and will probably pick it up.  Either way, BIG thumbs up!
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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2013, 01:15:52 PM »
Looks like handy tools, but I'm gonna stick with the metal tubes I bought from Dragonforge a coupe of years ago. They're simple, ribbed hoses (like you'd make with those tolling tools), but since they're metal, there's no risk of leaving prints or them hsving memory.

You might want to check those out too...
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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2013, 01:55:35 PM »
Someone just posted this link over at WAMP.

The post is in French, but fortunately there are pictures  ;D

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2013, 08:13:43 PM »

Forge Planet Hose Pipe Maker
http://store.forgeplanet.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_85&product_id=99


I bought one of these, it was badly cast, would have needed a lot of work to function minimally, and I felt totally ripped off.

I'll be getting the Masq-Mini one, best price, and being see through is a big advantage.

Offline Too Bo Coo

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2013, 08:28:35 PM »
I bought one of these, it was badly cast, would have needed a lot of work to function minimally, and I felt totally ripped off.

I'll be getting the Masq-Mini one, best price, and being see through is a big advantage.

I bought it too, it took A LOT of work to get it fit, but once I did, it does the pretty well.

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2013, 08:37:10 PM »
I bought it too, it took A LOT of work to get it fit, but once I did, it does the pretty well.

Mine was badly cast too so even had I worked on it it wouldn't have been 100%.

For me I expect a tool to work straight away though.

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2013, 09:08:18 PM »
I have the second one ,not sure which type ,but its wonderful.
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Offline Too Bo Coo

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2013, 10:07:05 PM »
Mine was badly cast too so even had I worked on it it wouldn't have been 100%.

For me I expect a tool to work straight away though.

I'm totally with you there.  Nothing pisses me of more...well some things but not too many of them :P 

But i just ordered the third one on the list and got them fur-maker as well.

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2013, 03:20:54 AM »
Green Stuff Industries Tentacle Maker
http://greenstuffindustries.blogspot.com/p/gsi-product-page.html
I have this one.  It is made out of hard plastic (similar to PVC) and works great.  It does not stick to green stuff and I have had no issues whatsoever.  Hope that helps.
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Offline Grimmnar

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2013, 07:06:38 AM »
YPU - Glad i could help ya find a new tool to drool over. :-)
KarlUK- Yep, found that review some time back and have read it. Appreciate the link though.
Too Bo Coo - I have read on more than one occasion of having to do this. And others here seem to say the same thing.
Daeothar- Yep seen them before and again recently when they were mentioned again. Cost and travel times and shipping fees have me looking for another source. Another company, starts with a Z is another source.
Zemjw - It is all good. je parle francais. OK well no not really. I sucked all four years in high school French. But did you see the tool the poster was using? A hair comb. Saw this recently when looking again over the three tools i linked to. He is using a damn hair comb.
6milPhil - Your saying the same Too Boo is saying on the Forge Planet one. Again you all aren't alone. But i am curious, why would a see-through one be better? This brand used to be a green in color and solid like i stated.
nic-e - Another good vote for the GSI version.

And i agree that a tool should work right out of the box. I am not getting paid to work at the tool plant assembling the tools now am i?

Too Bo Coo - Fur maker. LOL When i initially read the description i didnt read "fur" i read "four". Got to stop surfing the net when i am tired.

Side note, how do the "fur molds" work for you? Worth it? <<<<<<<<<<<<<<?????/

Snitchy - Another good vote for the GSI one. That does indeed help a lot.
Seems the populace is in the same thoughts as i am. A decision between the Masq and GSI version as i have read too many bad reviews on the Forge Planet one. Guess i am still weight six of one half dozen on the other for now.

Thanks all for the comments and testimonials. :-)

Grimm

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2013, 05:40:39 PM »

6milPhil - Your saying the same Too Boo is saying on the Forge Planet one. Again you all aren't alone. But i am curious, why would a see-through one be better? This brand used to be a green in color and solid like i stated.


Because you can see how well it's working.

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Re: Best Tentacle Maker Tool
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2013, 02:47:27 AM »
But i just ordered the third one on the list and got them fur-maker as well.
I have both the course and fine fur makers.  My biggest problem is that they are silicone and tend to distort the texture when you are pressing green stuff into it.  They still work, but it is a bit of a knack. 
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