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Good morning. Does anyone else use castoff dental tools? My dentist gives these away when they can no longer be re-tipped. Very handy for certain types of fine work, like wire inlays etc.
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Does anyone else use castoff dental tools? My dentist gives these away when they can no longer be re-tipped. Very handy for certain types of fine work, like wire inlays etc.


I've got a couple that I've used for many years .... at one time, vendors would sell them cheaply at gun shows (maybe they still do, but I haven't been to a show in several years). They are handy for cleaning hard to reach places, etc
 
I've got a couple that I've used for many years .... at one time, vendors would sell them cheaply at gun shows (maybe they still do, but I haven't been to a show in several years). They are handy for cleaning hard to reach places, etc
Yes, that too!
 
I've thought of doing that. Last time I asked my dentist, I just got a funny look. So I haven't brought up the subject again.
 
Good morning. Does anyone else use castoff dental tools?
Those look a lot like some of the tools I have. Didn't know they were "castoff dental tools" though. Will have to ask my dentist if he has any of same to give away. Probably higher quality than what I've got anyway.
 
Another thing........My dentist bought a flint rifle from me I assembled from a kit. He took the gun to his dental office , and decorated it w/all kinds of silver amalgam designs 🤣 , and next appt. I had with him , he brought his treasured flintlock decorated rifle for me to see. I had to hide my amusement , until I left the appointment. He took his fine tip dental drill and made design enhancements over the surface of the stock , and filled them with silver amalgam . I asked him about the drill bits and burrs he used , and he handed me a coffee cup full of bits he said were too dull for tooth enamel. Fourty five yrs. later , I still use his "dull" bits in my Dremel tools. They work great on wood , brass , steel , most anything softer than teeth.
 
Another thing........My dentist bought a flint rifle from me I assembled from a kit. He took the gun to his dental office , and decorated it w/all kinds of silver amalgam designs 🤣 , and next appt. I had with him , he brought his treasured flintlock decorated rifle for me to see. I had to hide my amusement , until I left the appointment. He took his fine tip dental drill and made design enhancements over the surface of the stock , and filled them with silver amalgam . I asked him about the drill bits and burrs he used , and he handed me a coffee cup full of bits he said were too dull for tooth enamel. Fourty five yrs. later , I still use his "dull" bits in my Dremel tools. They work great on wood , brass , steel , most anything softer than teeth.
WOW!
 
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