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Not sure how much of the nation Hobby Lobby covers, but they are in my neck of the woods. I noticed this week that they carry micromesh in the modeling/small tool section. It is not marked "micromesh", but rather microfinishing cloth abrasive squares. They are the normal little squares in a package with 12000 on down to 3200 (or 3400 or whatever the rough one is). Using the 40% off coupon you can print from their web site brings the price down pretty low.

 

They also have pin vises, x-acto knives, etc. If you like Pentel Graphgear 500 pencils they are reasonably priced (when using the 40% off coupon).

 

Brian

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I know HL from my other hobby of scale modeling and a friend works in one. Some of their "micro mesh" is the genuine thing, some not. It doesn't matter at the 1800-4000 grit levels, but imitators at the finer grit levels are just not the same, and with pens you need the 6000, 8000, and 12000 levels. My view is only buy Micromesh.

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Not sure how much of the nation Hobby Lobby covers, but they are in my neck of the woods. I noticed this week that they carry micromesh in the modeling/small tool section. It is not marked "micromesh", but rather microfinishing cloth abrasive squares. They are the normal little squares in a package with 12000 on down to 3200 (or 3400 or whatever the rough one is). Using the 40% off coupon you can print from their web site brings the price down pretty low.

 

They also have pin vises, x-acto knives, etc. If you like Pentel Graphgear 500 pencils they are reasonably priced (when using the 40% off coupon).

 

Brian

 

Thank you Brian for the post. =)

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Several posts that steered the thread toward politics have been hidden. Political discussion is not allowed on FPN. Any further political discussion will result in a locked thread and warning points being issued to those who ignore the rules.

 

Let's keep the discussion to pens...there's still plenty to disagree on. ;)

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Thanks for the tip!

I picked up a package yesterday and it really helped out a scratchy writer I had

My Monteverde Napa is now smooth!!

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I got my Speedball set at our local HL.

Until you ink a pen, it is merely a pretty stick. --UK Mike

 

My arsenal, in order of acquisition: Sailor 21 Pocket Pen M, Cross Solo M, Online Calligraphy, Monteverde Invincia F, Hero 359 M, Jinhao X450 M, Levenger True Writer M, Jinhao 159 M, Platinum Balance F, TWSBI Classic 1.1 stub, Platinum Preppy 0.3 F, 7 Pilot Varsity M disposables refillables, Speedball penholder, TWSBI 580 USA EF, Pilot MR, Noodler's Ahab 1.1 stub, another Preppy 0.3, Preppy EF 0.2, ASA Sniper F, Click Majestic F, Kaweco Sport M, Pilot Prera F, Baoer 79 M (fake Starwalker), Hero 616 M (fake Parker), Jinhao X750 Shimmering Sands M . . .

31 and counting :D

 

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Thanks for the tip!

I picked up a package yesterday and it really helped out a scratchy writer I had

My Monteverde Napa is now smooth!!

How do you like your Monteverde Napa? Which one did you purchase? I have the red one.

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I know HL from my other hobby of scale modeling and a friend works in one. Some of their "micro mesh" is the genuine thing, some not. It doesn't matter at the 1800-4000 grit levels, but imitators at the finer grit levels are just not the same, and with pens you need the 6000, 8000, and 12000 levels. My view is only buy Micromesh.

 

Tim

Nice to see other scale modellers here! What do you build?

 

I build mainly 1/144 WWII aircrafts.

 

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