Folding tiny photo-etch parts by hand is a fast route to frustration and bent brass. This compact steel bending tool grips the fret so you can make clean, precise folds on the small stuff — grilles, straps, brackets and all the fiddly detail PE is prized for.
At a glance
- Photo-etch bending tool from AK Interactive
- High-quality steel construction
- Working size 83.2 x 83.2mm — ideal for smaller parts
- Screw-clamp hold with folding blade included
Why it's good
- Secures small PE parts for accurate folds
- Compact footprint on a busy bench
- Repeatable bends on matching pieces
Seat the part, tighten the screw, bring the blade down — sharp folds without the swearing.
Reference: AK9530. Step up to the 164.2mm double-screw tool when you need to fold longer parts.
