(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best mechanical dental supplies

Hijacking the top comment to say that I was able to get things working (even after getting thermal paste on the pins) thanks to the advice here. I used some of these dipped lightly in isopropyl alcohol and a magnifying glass to clean the pins. Thanks for the help!

>I did find how keycaps are carved out of wax fascinating though.

I work with waxes and the K3C post doesn't feature wax carving, but rather finishing details in a model. The loop tools he used in the pics are not used for wax because of lack of control over fine details. You could maybe get straight edges with some practice, an undereliefs, but not much more

If you start from zero, the basic wax tools are PKT thomas set that allow fine control over dripping wax and getting it out selectively, and at keycap scale it would be necesary.
http://www.amazon.com/P-K-Thomas-Waxing-Instrument-L-PKT/dp/B002TOM44K

After getting the main volumes done, you could use another dental tools as a wax spatula, spoon excavator, hollenback and frahm carvers, for fine things.

Yup. To avoid dry sockets, it’s important to keep the area free and clear of food buildup. These help with that

It sounds like you're entirely starting new, so I can give you some pointers I hope will be helpful. I also run a Breville Infuser, but I have a Ceado E6P.

• Maintenance and cleanliness. (More of general kitchen tip, but applies doubly here)
  
  When was the last time the grinder was cleaned? When was the last time the machine was descaled and back flushed? Consider this to be like brushing your teeth: you do it regularly so you don't get cavities and dental disease. You do not want to wait until things get funky. I clean my stuff about once a month. I also descale once a month because I have hard water; but I used to live somewhere where I only needed to descale once every 6 months.
  
  On cleaning your grinder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVVsTAUzVzM
  
  Grindz tablets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014J7FUY
  
  Descale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq1TiwoJbWA
  
  Our machines do not have a descale mode, but that doesn't matter, you can follow the steps anyway. Also, just buy citric acid, you don't need Breville's stuff. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GNBHPAS/ I always backflush after I descale, so I stop following this guide at roughly the 2 minute mark.
  
  Backflush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1N8HLoW6ew
  
  Cafiza: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004L8RTEM/
  
  
• Beans:
  
  You need fresh beans. There's no two ways around this. You can play with this if you like. Old beans are monumentally difficult to dial in, and often it's impossible. I find beans last nearly a month after the roast date, but there's a noticeable drop off after the second week. There's a lot of room for experimenting here, I recommend you do. Also note, that some beans cannot be dialed in. I don't understand the roasting and processing factors, but there is a lot of variation here.
  
  
• About the Infuser:
  
  Our machine can be programmed such that it will dispense a fairly precise volume of water with the press of a single button. My 1 cup button is programmed to purge the group head, and my 2 cup button is programmed for a regular pull. I want you to know that this a really a good approximation, but Breville has a "smart" feature where it will try to "save" the shot if it thinks the pressure is too high. This has ruined a few cups for me, so I only have this programmed for those bad mornings, but otherwise I don't use it.
  
  Edit: I'm an idiot. If your pressure gauge is "bouncing" or fluctuating during a shot, most likely your pump is going bad. You can try to service it or replace it, I bought one of these off amazon and it is working: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMNA138/. I got this because it arrived the same day. This is the actual pump: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZRP3GD.
  
  I only use the 2 shot single walled basket, and I have also modified my portafilter to be bottomless. I generally find a good shot is just after the second screw in the pressure gauge, but that gauge is not very helpful.
  
  
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  I bought a few toys to help me out. These are not necessary, and in fact some people will tell you that you don't need them at all. Those people are probably right, but I like my toys anyway.
  
  A funnel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N693YSS/ A cut yogurt cup can work. It doesn't need to be fancy, I just wanted something fancy.
  
  A pick: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E48EWA/ A toothpick or anything pointy can totally suffice. Again, just wanted to be fancy.
  
  A leveling tool. I have a 51mm because that's what I could find cheaply at the time, but it looks like 53mm are also available now. 51mm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTN1S2C/ 53mm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S4Q179B/
  
  A tamp: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUXN53U/ This tamp has a spring inside it. I only bought this because I had a nasty habit of over tamping.
  
  I found this video that I like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMldWhQVMQA I would not tap the filter after the distribution (where he's stirring the grounds), and I tamp gently. I don't twist or turn the tamp.
  
  
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  Dialing in is a trial and error type deal. In general, you want ~16 grams in the portafilter, and want to pull ~32 grams of espresso in ~30 seconds. These aren't hard and fast rules, and there's a lot of wiggle room here.
  
  Find a coin like a nickel or penny and clean it. After you've tamped your portafilter, place the coin directly on top of the grounds, then lock the portafilter in the machine. Remove the portafilter and then carefully remove the coin from the grounds. (Do not pull a shot with the coin in there)
  
  Is there an indentation in the grounds? If so, then you have overfilled the portafilter. If not, you might be good, or the portafilter might be underfilled. A scale will really help here.
  
  To pull a shot, I have my portafilter locked in, and place my mug on top of my scale underneath the portafilter. I will hold down the 2 shot button (doesn't matter, you can hold down the 1 shot button), and keep it depressed for roughly 10 seconds. This is the preinfusion stage. Low pressure water is being introduced to the grounds. I chose 10 seconds because this is when I first start to see espresso appear at the bottom of my basket. You can experiment here. I then release the button to allow the full extraction. I press the button again at ~30 grams to stop the extraction.
  
  I want to emphasize that these are rough guidelines. You may find something entirely different that works. I apologize if I came off as rude or condescending, I'm a bit of a turd by nature. Please ask if you have any questions.

Like these?

She wears glasses/contacts. I'll have to investigate. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/Dental-Surgical-Loupes-working-distance/dp/B0049K5SQS/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=dental+loupes&qid=1558562305&s=gateway&sr=8-17

https://www.amazon.com/Surgical-Binocular-Loupes-HeadLight-Aluminum/dp/B00HEVYELO/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=dental+loupes&qid=1558562378&s=gateway&sr=8-7

Ok thanks for the info. Just a few more questions.

• This is the correct camera?
  
  
• Does it shoot 1080p24?
  
  
• Lastly im in pretty deep on Canon Lenses for the camera i currently use would this be the thing i need in order to use them on this camera? and how do adapter effect image quality?
  
  EDIT: that adapter is a bit cheap i probably would buy a better one but is there anyway to keep the auto focus capabilities?

chain with clasp
embroidery thread/other thread of your choice
Beading needle/yarn needle

Thread needle, Start at one end of the chain(I would recommend starting at the loop end of the chain rather than at the clasp end)... push needle through each loop going around and around (wrap the thread around the metal link) move in a circle starting at the bottom of each loop working 360 degrees around the link, move to next link. repeat untill there are no more links left. once you reach the end, tie off the thread. If you wish you can use some GS hypo cement to secure your end.

For the tassel at the end, gather a bunch of strands of your thread (maybe about 2 inches long?) threadt them all through the last link before the clasp and tie off.

Voila!

I use something similar to this Carver Set

Then go into the details like I was carving them from marble. Picks for the finest detail, scrapers can give a good rounded look

and lab techniques! i'm a dental student who just discovered these bad boys, they're pretty great. i learn more from practicing dentists then i could ever learn from powerpoints so can't wait to hear everyone's input. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XU6KNAI/ref=sr_ph_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487637712&sr=sr-1&keywords=base+molds+dental

The one I use was intended for giving tiny children medicine. They just have a narrow tube at the end, like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Dose-Oral-Syringe-Dosage-Korcs/dp/B00CWJ1ERA/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495247127&sr=8-2&keywords=medicine%2Bsyringe&th=1

Here's an Amazon link for 3 of those devices. Although, I like the feeling of the lips myself.

Clorox lol what? I was born in 3rd world country I have lived in USA since right before the accident... the trays were molded by my dentist although I'm fairly certain this is the exact product he used.

this is the gel I am using which is the same brand my dentist sold me but he originally gave me the 22%. I bought it online because it's 1/3 the price that way.

I melt the canna oil, and then I pull the liquid oil into a syringe. It makes filling capsules relatively easy. My syringes are kind of like these.

Buy a set of dental picks like this, good for just about everything related to getting things out of small places.

It's a carbon fiber bike. Carbon fiber repair it. It's much like doing fiberglass. https://www.amazon.com/Twill-Carbon-Fiber-Epoxy-Resin/dp/B0785NLJHD

Looks like a HTC G1 headphone adapter, the opposite of one of these. Although I couldn't ever see anyone needing one. Headphones will be USB in the future instead of 3.5mm, but I think they may be USB-C and not what's at the end of that cable.

Water picks are good but only if you really cant floss. Think about the difference between hosting something down or actually wiping it with a sponge.

Flossing with braces can be a pain but maybe something like these gum picks or [Wisdom clean between brushes] (http://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Clean-Between-Interdental-Brushes/dp/B001RYOPQ8/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1375050257&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=wizdom+clean+between) will get in the tricky areas to use alongside your water pick.

I used to get those all the time before I had my tonsils removed. I used these. But don’t use too much pressure. APLANET 8pcs Disposable 12cc Dental Syringe Irrigation Syringe with Curved Tip, Dental Care Tonsil Stone Squirt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746H8M15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dof2DbPQT3ZED

> My office sells a pack of three syringes for $58

I bought my second round of bleaching gel from Amazon. It was the same brand as I got from the dentist at half the price.