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GB

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Apr 20, 2015, 8:36:06 AM4/20/15
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I've put off buying Fugi silicone tools because they seem stupidly
expensive for a few bits of plastic. I spotted Yato on Amazon, which at
£5 are somewhat less stupidly priced. (Only £3.50 on ebay.) Does anyone
have any experience with using them?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yato-professional-silicone-finishing-YT-5261/dp/B009L9PJYS

The Medway Handyman

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Apr 20, 2015, 1:53:46 PM4/20/15
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Yes and they work a treat.


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JimK

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Apr 20, 2015, 2:04:39 PM4/20/15
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mmmm look very similar to an Aldidl "Powerfix" set I acquired in blue.. - they seem to come up regularly but can't recall price but not much different I'm sure.

Agree with TMH - they work very well, some practice/experience is beneficial but results are vastly superior to the "wet finger" brigade...

Jim K

jkn

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Apr 20, 2015, 4:07:23 PM4/20/15
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On Monday, 20 April 2015 13:36:06 UTC+1, GB wrote:
They look very similar to a set of Lidl/Aldi ones I bought a while ago. I also
have a set of 'JML' type ones (in-store promotion with a 'shopping channel' type
marketing). I normally avoid anything sold this way like the plague. However...

The JML ones are somewhat softer than the Lidlaldi ones, and work a little
better. One of the reviews for the 'Yato' ones says much the same.

From this I am guessing that the Fugenboy ones are also a bit softer. Having
used both I think I'll probably splash out on a proper set of Fugenboys one of
these days. However I don't think you'd regret buying a cheaper set - as others
have said, any of them are vastly superior to the alternatives.

HTH
J^n



John Rumm

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Apr 20, 2015, 10:42:03 PM4/20/15
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I have a fugi set and a Elch Fugenboy set - I much prefer the Fugi - its
a softer material. The Fugenboy is quite hard plastic. (although
sometimes useful because of the slimness of the tools)


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