|
|
Post by entoman on Feb 2, 2011 14:20:09 GMT -8
Greetings. I have recently decided to buy myself some new spreading boards and after comparing some on Bioquip I have narrowed my choice down to two; 1023F and 1022E. Which of these is superior? If anybody happens to know of a better spreading board that I may have missed, please tell me.
Thanks.
|
|
|
|
Post by collector on Feb 2, 2011 19:55:27 GMT -8
The 1022E is a better board for three reasons:
1- It has a plastazote pinning strip, most important feature for me.
2- It is 2 inches longer
3- It has a 1/8" hardboard floor.
However it looks like the 1023F is 1/2 inch wider.
So, if width is more important for you, you could buy the 1023 type, and add the plastazote strip yourself.
Bedros
|
|
leptraps
Banned
Enter your message here...
Posts: 2,397
|
Post by leptraps on Feb 3, 2011 17:30:12 GMT -8
I make my own spreading boards. They are all either 14 inches or 24 inches in length as they all must fit into my drying cabinet. I use Bass Wood for the pinning surface and Oak Wood for the supports and a 1/8th inch Masonite bottom/base. I use foam for the pin.
I do not like Balsam as it is way to soft and deteriorates from the constant pinning. I sand the pinning surface of my boards after each use with 400 grit sand paper. Balsam wears down to quickly from the sanding. Sanding removes the very small splinters caused when a pin is pulled from the wood. The little burs/splinters can scratch the wings.
I have attempted to make adjustable boards. They are okay, I prefer fixed boards.
|
|
|
|
Post by entoman on Feb 5, 2011 8:34:29 GMT -8
Where I capable of making my own I would, but unfortunately I do not have the tools necessary to do so. I will keep in my what you said about balsam (means balsa?) wood. Thanks.
|
|
|
|
Post by downundermoths on Feb 5, 2011 15:44:08 GMT -8
I have recently replaced all my old English-style low boards with home made ones using balsa wood as the pinning surface...I find balsa to be excellent and eminently re-usable if you use the following tip...
When the wood is showing too many pinholes, just spray lightly with water and apply a hot iron...The holed surface will expand slightly and the pin holes will disappear leaving the surface as new...A steam iron could also be used...
Barry
|
|
|
|
Post by papilio28570 on Feb 5, 2011 19:33:52 GMT -8
Sweet plan!!! Was thinking about redoing my balsa boards by disassembling and flipping the wood over.
I made my balsa boards about 30 years ago and still use the same ones.
Most any nice hobby store has a wide selection of balsa and it is cheap IMO.
|
|
|
|
Post by Alexander N on Feb 5, 2011 22:37:16 GMT -8
The Economy Spreading Boards (1024E) at BioQuip are the best for me. I find the wood sometimes difficult to push a pin through but that's the only downside.
|
|
|
|
Post by insectcollector on Feb 6, 2011 13:59:08 GMT -8
Has anyone tried some types of pinning boards from bioquip only to find out that when pushing the pins into the wood you are actually pushing your thumb through the pin? Be on the look out for an online store opening this year that sells affordable and quality insect collecting supplies that have been refined by insect collectors to be the best and most useful insect collecting equipment that money can buy.
|
|
