discussion What's this tool used for?

[pjgtech]

Hi, when I first decided to get back into the model making hobby, about a year ago, I bought a cheapish generic model making too set, eg: snippers, craft knife, couple of sanding blocks, tweezers, couple of paint brushes, couple of small files, etc, etc, all good.
But, there was one tool in the kit which I've never figured out how to use, see pics.
Its just sat in the little tool box it came in.....
Its quite large, eg: about 3" (75mm) long.
To me it looks a bit like a "spudger", eg, slim tool for prising things apart, eg: the cover of a mobile phone, etc. But it looks a bit small and blunt for that?
Any ideas what its meant to be used for? Cheers.

 

[Andy T]

You aren't wrong with your thoughts of a spudger, it's used for separating parts in snap together models, like bandai etc.

 

[Steven000]

Seems like something to wrench open things like a watch? (Upper right)



Edit: Andy posted same time, makes sence indeed for snap together kits

 

[pjgtech]

Seems like something to wrench open things like a watch? (Upper right)

Yeah, thats what I thought, we call those tools a "spudger". Cheers

 

[PaulTRose]

Looks like a good tool to open tins of enamel paint

 

[pjgtech]

Looks like a good tool to open tins of enamel paint

Yeah, thats a good shout, could well be for that. Cheers

 

[rtfoe]

Yup opening tins of enamel paints was my first thought but kind of late as they're slowly being replaced by squeeze bottles.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Andy T]

harayaa Model Parts Separator Hand Tool Sturdy Professional Easy to Use Model Opener Handcrafts for Hobby Toys Assembling Gadgets, V 204 https://amzn.eu/d/98ZQEXc

 

[rtfoe]

Actually I've seen my mechanic use such a tool to separate car door and dash board panels that are secured by clip fasteners.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[John]

Dspiae do one as well
https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/automatic-model-parts-detacher-pt-mps-dspiae/

 

[Jim R]

Getting stones out of horses hooves

 

[rtfoe]

Or tooth pick for large gaps. Oh dear this is going sideways.