The Small Shop

Photo Etch Bending Tool - The Wrangler Wire Forming Tool 

Product # SMS008

Product Article by Steve Bamford on July 26 2021

      

This Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small Shop is for rings, loops, grab handles and more - Designed by John Geigle Masterpiece Models. 

Features of this tool:

  • 100% Made in the USA

  • Grab handles of 17 different sizes

  • Rings, loops and even springs

  • Very Easy to use.

  • CNC Machined from Aircraft grade aluminum

  • Designed for use with soft copper or brass wire. Semi-hard wire should first be annealed “heat to dull red and allow to air cool”.

  • Not for use with hard wire.

  • Instruction sheet included

NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 YEARS - USE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION

Here are some articles about this tool:

  • Jason Eaton reviews The Wrangler on you tube - June 30, 2014.

  • Saul Garcia reviews The Wrangler on Track-Link - November 8, 2009.

  • Saul Garcia reviews The Wrangler on the new MIG Productions Forum - November 8, 2009.

  • Ray Mehlberger reviews The Wrangler on Cybermodeler - October 4, 2009.

  • Gerald Voigt reviews The Wrangler - September 27, 2009.

  • Rick Lawler demonstrates using the Wire Wrangler on Planet Armor.

More information can be found on their FAQ page.

  • Model: SMS008

  • Shipping Weight: 0.5lbs

  • Manufactured by: The Small Shop - Kalama, WA

I've been a fan of the The Small Shop products since I got my first Hold and Fold long ago.  They are a family run business that make very high quality product.  They also carry a variety of other scale modeling tools by other manufacturers.

All their products are made in the USA.

You can purchase this and other quality scale modeling tools directly from The Small Shop or from the many retailers that carry their products.  

Please check their Authorized Dealer's page for more ordering choices.

Steve Bamford

      

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford