tweezers recommendations

[trott3r]

hello,
having got a splinter at work I have found my tweezers somewhat lacking in its removal.
They have either got bent easily or just dont come together well.

Thought knippex would be a good start since their tools are good but seen some bad reviews on quality.

any suggestions welcome

thanks martin

[reggie747]

I used to keep a fine scalpel to hand when at work for splinters.
You gotta open up the entry hole a little first, push back against the grain to expose the splinter top then move on in with the tweezers.
Spend a good few quid for super fine tipped ones, they work a treat.

[walkerwek1958]

Assuming your tweezers are small enough, with fine points, they just need re-aligning and truing up. Maybe what you really need is a better magnifier to see what you're doing? I have some very fine tweezers for watch work that are excellent for removing splinters from fingers, but strong magnification is a must to see what you're doing.

[hogthrob]

Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers

https://heinnie.com/sliver-gripper/?...stPgNoCustom=1

[damperman]

Failing with tweezers, get some Magnesium Sulfate paste from your chemist, it draws the splinter to the surface.


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[Neil.C]

I use some watchmakers tweezers along with a loupe.

Once you can get in really close and see everything magnified it's a doddle to remove splinters.

[trott3r]

I used to keep a fine scalpel to hand when at work for splinters.
You gotta open up the entry hole a little first, push back against the grain to expose the splinter top then move on in with the tweezers.
Spend a good few quid for super fine tipped ones, they work a treat.

aah a scalpel i am not brave enough for that!

[trott3r]

Assuming your tweezers are small enough, with fine points, they just need re-aligning and truing up. Maybe what you really need is a better magnifier to see what you're doing? I have some very fine tweezers for watch work that are excellent for removing splinters from fingers, but strong magnification is a must to see what you're doing.

I understand where you are coming from but i have a magnified lighted lamp so i dont think its that more likely poor quality tweezers.

[alzone]

Tweezerman.... The best

https://www.tweezerman.co.uk


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[Wimm]

My Dad used to operate on us children with a sewing needle. As earlier said, it was to open up the entry hole and ease the splinter out. It did hurt but never more than getting the splinter in the first place.

I'll second Tweezerman. Great things.

[Mr Curta]

I've removed many a splinter with these

[DONGinsler]

Watchmakers tweezers. Solid and sharp pointed to get in there

[JasonM]

I’m lucky to work for a medical devices company, I use titanium ophthalmic micro forceps and loupe glasses.

[Mj2k]

I’m lucky to work for a medical devices company, I use titanium ophthalmic micro forceps and loupe glasses.

Now they sound impressive!


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[djacks42]

I'll second those little Swiss army knife tweezers.. hard to imagine anything more accurate really.

[sundial]

If the tip of the splinter is visible you might consider sucking it out with a syringe

[trott3r]

Tweezerman.... The best

https://www.tweezerman.co.uk

Any particular model/title for tweezerman?
there are a lot of different types.

[trott3r]

If the tip of the splinter is visible you might consider sucking it out with a syringe

hmm do you need to be in contact with the splinter?
It hurts like hell when i use my finger but trying with tweezers to snag the sides is not hurting.

yeah I am a softie

[sundial]

Also try bathing in warm Epsom Salt (magnesium sulphate) solution which can relieve any inflammation and pump out the splinter. Boots sell Epsom salt; magnesium sulphate ointment is also available which can be used as a poultice dressing to 'draw out' the splinter

[Mr Pointy]

Any particular model/title for tweezerman?
there are a lot of different types.

I'd guess the splintertweezer:

https://www.tweezerman.co.uk/ingrown...tainless-steel

[Mj2k]

Also try bathing in warm Epsom Salt (magnesium sulphate) solution which can relieve any inflammation and pump out the splinter. Boots sell Epsom salt; magnesium sulphate ointment is also available which can be used as a poultice dressing to 'draw out' the splinter

Another vote for magnesium sulphate paste from the chemist. Especially if it’s still in there, ouch.

[guli]

Tweezerman.... The best

https://www.tweezerman.co.uk


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I second this!


The missus has quite a few of them!

[Brian]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300948116541


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[DavidL]

I’m lucky to work for a medical devices company, I use titanium ophthalmic micro forceps and loupe glasses.

I just use my slit lamp!

[trott3r]

I second this!


The missus has quite a few of them!

Got a pair of tweezermans from boots highstreet today

thanks

[trott3r]

Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers

https://heinnie.com/sliver-gripper/?...stPgNoCustom=1

thanks for that.
Got a pair coming in the post

okay thats 2 pairs to try out so hopefully i am ok
thanks for the suggestions forum.

[Cornholio]

Failing with tweezers, get some Magnesium Sulfate paste from your chemist, it draws the splinter to the surface.


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Late to the party, but this worked for me.

[Cornholio]

Tweezerman.... The best

https://www.tweezerman.co.uk


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Hadn't heard of them, but it turns out they're three minutes up the road from me.

I'll try their nail clippers, have always found it difficult to find a good one. Cheers!