/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>>43247275
Look, I hear you, fren.
I guess I string dolls so infrequently that it's actually fun for me.
I can see how doing it constantly / not having the right kind of autism to enjoy it can lead to disliking it.

But, I actually prefer a pair of very long-tipped needlenose pliers, very handy.
Do have some chopsticks at home, but those needle-nose pliers are a lifesaver.
Pic related.

>holding things in place under tension
I actually just use a jeweler's vise if I ever need to hold things down for a while, so I don't end up needing tools.
I also have some surgical equipment to aid in installing finicky components, which helps, so I guess who am I to say you oughtn't use a stringing tool.
I guess just never needed to, myself.
Well, who knows!

I definitely do like the wire option, but I guess if you're applying that much pressure, I can see why even a stringing tool would break.
Honestly, at that point, make your own out of welding rod, or hell, even solid steel, since it seems like you're putting a lot of force on those.
Maybe more than they were designed for.
Just carve a hook into the steel with a dremel or rotary tool if you have one (they're $30 on Amazon anyways, great to have, useful for a million things, especially to the scale modeler / hobbyist.)
So, if you don't have one, maybe get one, and then DIY your own tools too.