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    Looking to buy Hot Fingers

    If you've got one you're willing to sell, email me at kira at spectacleswest dot com please.

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    Hello,

    I Hope you got it as soon as you can.

    I got mine 2 months ago and it's wroth money.

    I use it to fix hinges also i use the staple to fix plastic and Acetate frames.

    Please Check PM.Might help you.

    Sorry for weak English.

    Thank you

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    If you can't find one, I use locking pliers to hold the metal while I use my welding torch to heat the locking pliers. Very effective and often times much better to control heat.

    pic of pliers


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    I think I have one in a cabinet. I will look when I decide to go back to work later this week.

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    Thanks Braheem. I've got my fingers crossed obxeyeguy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Java99 View Post
    Thanks Braheem. I've got my fingers crossed obxeyeguy!
    Forgot to look, sorry. I will make a note for my old dude memory, and look tomorrow.

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    Awesome, thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Java99 View Post
    Awesome, thank you.
    I found it! PM sent.

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    They're awesome for stuck screws heat a bit an they open. Great for frame making, gave up the rivets when I got mine.
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    Hi, Did you get the Hot Fingers you were looking for ?
    I am also looking, do you know of anyone there that has any for sale ?
    Thanks
    Murray

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Goose View Post
    Hi, Did you get the Hot Fingers you were looking for ?
    I am also looking, do you know of anyone there that has any for sale ?
    Thanks
    Murray
    Hilco

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Goose View Post
    Hi, Did you get the Hot Fingers you were looking for ?
    I am also looking, do you know of anyone there that has any for sale ?
    Thanks
    Murray
    Yes, I did. I wanted the older model, but Hilco does sell them new.

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    Thx guys, but new from Hilco are very expensive, looking for a 2nd hand one that no one uses :)

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    I would be interested in a Hot finger unit also..

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    Hey Matthew, I've got a beat up unit that came out of EB Brown that I'll sell you. Works fine, $25 plus shipping down Rt 77...
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    Wave Still Have ? Johns do you still have that old unit? if so i would love it :-)

    Quote Originally Posted by Johns View Post
    Hey Matthew, I've got a beat up unit that came out of EB Brown that I'll sell you. Works fine, $25 plus shipping down Rt 77...
    Johns do you still have that old unit? if so i would love it :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shaun Rich View Post
    Johns do you still have that old unit? if so i would love it :-)
    Yes, I'm pretty sure I've still got a few. I'll check when I get back into town.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johns View Post
    Hey Matthew, I've got a beat up unit that came out of EB Brown that I'll sell you. Works fine, $25 plus shipping down Rt 77...
    Johns, If you have another, I'm interested.

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    Quote Originally Posted by braheem24 View Post
    If you can't find one, I use locking pliers to hold the metal while I use my welding torch to heat the locking pliers. Very effective and often times much better to control heat.

    pic of pliers

    Good idea

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    Hi All, I am looking for some used Hot Fingers, or any heated hinge presses. I have a small workshop for making bespoke frames in acetate. (Soon to be adding metal into the mix as well)

    Thanks

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    I am also seeking used hot fingers!! Please if anyone has a set they’d like to sell, let me know!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johns View Post
    Yes, I'm pretty sure I've still got a few. I'll check when I get back into town.
    This is a long shot, but I am seeing if you still have any hotfingers you would be willing to sell. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 94NDTA View Post
    This is a long shot, but I am seeing if you still have any hotfingers you would be willing to sell. Thanks.
    Thanks for getting back to me, but I actually bought one a while back.

    Have a Merry Christmas :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Goose View Post
    Thanks for getting back to me, but I actually bought one a while back.

    Have a Merry Christmas :)
    I too am looking for a used hotfingers.

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    I've got some in my warehouse if anyone is looking for some...Text me at Four Four 0 321-5002
    Thanks...
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