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Post by pdrwannabe on Apr 22, 2014 9:55:02 GMT -5
Ok so I am a newbie with no tools and like most of us I don't have a ton of money to spend but willing to buy certain tools as long as its worth it, with that being said I see dentcraft tools are highly recommended, I believe the lighting is the most important issue with a newbie and propdrsolutions has such a variety of lights I just don't know which one I should be purchasing, please verify that to get a fog reflection we will have to make our own (is this correct). I see some posts are older and there is a lot of experience on this board so what tools have held up and worth the purchase and best lighting that worked, experience is knowledge here guys and I welcome it.
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Post by streetrod2006 on Apr 22, 2014 12:59:50 GMT -5
Led lights create there own fog and is the best out there right now there's a few brands to chose from
I have a pro Pdr set up with 6 strips works really well
Warm Warm
Cool Cool
Warm Warm
I use one strip on at a time if I'm in a shop but outside Or the if the dents deep I use 2 at a time lets you see the bottom easier
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Post by dentdaddy on Apr 22, 2014 15:11:55 GMT -5
IMO the best way to enter into this is just a few basic tools at a time. Just buy quality tools - they shorten the learning curve and are easier to sell if you decide PDR is not for you. This is not hard to learn, but to get proficient you need to be totally committed to it. Working a fog is much more than just buying the right light or board. You have to understand how to manipulate the board at the right angle and distance to capture the reflection you need to see exactly where your tool tip is.....KDP can help you with this, but to be honest there will be a lot of trial and error on your part to fine tune where you need your board to be. As KDP would say "move the board". The new LED lights such as Pro PDR solutions will kind of spoil you, and are a good purchase, but you gotta know how to use em. Good Luck. Bob
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Post by pdrwannabe on Apr 22, 2014 16:22:26 GMT -5
Definitely need to shorten the learning curve and I forgot to mention I currently do not have a garage or car port so i will be learning outside and the 6 strip led sounds awesome but I just cant drop $500 on a light right now, looking to stay around $300 just for the light, I see mini and longer ones what would be best for a newbie, I do see this as a long term commitment. Thanks again guys for the advice
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Post by mrmikaelericsson on Apr 22, 2014 17:28:05 GMT -5
Is it possible to start training with reflector board? Bought or a self made according to KDP videos. Have not really tried it outside myself.
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Post by hockeynut on Apr 22, 2014 18:28:04 GMT -5
Check out the Elimadent light it's $300.00 without batteries. Call James Lee I know he has some seconds that have minor cosmetic flaws. I have one and it has higher definition than my Ultradent and ProPDRsolutions lights.
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Post by pdrwannabe on Apr 23, 2014 11:40:10 GMT -5
I will definitely give him a call. Thx
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Post by Keith De Paul - KDP on May 3, 2014 5:37:14 GMT -5
can learn outside, but it may take longer to "get it". Working outside should be a "must-learn", but in the beginning it will behoov you to learn inside with a light, Outside equipment is cheap, so don't stress too hard.
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Post by dentviking on Oct 9, 2017 23:15:28 GMT -5
We just got our hands on the Blehm 10 piece starter set for a new tech we are training and I can't speak more highly of it. Well made tools and a very reasonable price. I am going to buy some of these for myself now that I have spent a few weeks testing them. pdrtoolstore.com/product-category/pdr-tool-sets/starter-set/
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