ebay purchasing

[RileyS]

SO I'm buying a lot of stuff, right, and all things dental have a much higher price tag. so ebay sales similar things but different occupation. This is what I'm looking at:
ultra sonic
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PRO-LAR...818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588196a60a
digital scale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-01g-x-200...467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cff3ab2b

And other stuff.
Also wondering what you are using for lab putty? I grew up on siltec and am comfortable with it. Anyone using the cheaper stuff and still fill like you're getting accurate results?

 

[zero_zero]

Yeah, everything labelled "dental" will come with a higher price tag for sure...

My scale and ultrasonic cleaner among other sundry items are from a jewelry supply store...they do the job just right...

Siltech, Zermack and some other brands are made at the same factory as far as I know...so I suspect they all have similar properties...

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

The scale is a great price and it measures to the hundredth gram so its 100 times more useful than the 3 expensive scales I have that only measure to the tenth, leaving it useless in some cases...

 

[JohnWilson]

Ebay is awesome, used to be even more awesome back in the day.

Today I buy a lot of stuff on there we use in the lab on a monthly basis and its a great way to save some coin.

 

[RileyS]

Radical
Thanks
should I stick with ivoclars siltec or go cheaper?

 

[2thm8kr]

Radical
Thanks
should I stick with ivoclars siltec or go cheaper?

I use GC lab putty. mix it 1:1. Kinda pricey, but lasts me a year. I use it for all my DX wax ups and I do ALOT of them.

 

[Gru]

Radical
Thanks
should I stick with ivoclars siltec or go cheaper?

Depends what you use it for. Coltene's Lab-Putty hard has good accuracy and a better bond to a poly-vinyl wash if you use it that way, and it's usually cheaper as well as a little smoother and more flexible. We use both Siltech and Coltene, but for different things.
Jeweler's scale off ebay is the way to go on that note.

 

[RileyS]

Alright, now about the ultrasonic. I'm seeing a cheapy for $60 and others $150 and up. The cheapey is 60W and the other is 400W. What am I looking for if used for removing reaction layer on pressed e.max?

Thanks for the input

 

[charles007]

Alright, now about the ultrasonic. I'm seeing a cheapy for $60 and others $150 and up. The cheapey is 60W and the other is 400W. What am I looking for if used for removing reaction layer on pressed e.max?

Thanks for the input

You do need a heater for faster cleanup of reaction layer..
Jim Emmons makes a product to help with the reaction layer to use in your investment !

 

[2thm8kr]

You do need a heater for faster cleanup of reaction layer..
Jim Emmons makes a product to help with the reaction layer to use in your investment !

Charles, what's wrong with hot tap water? Ultrasonic waves produce heat as well.

 

[doug]

You do need a heater for faster cleanup of reaction layer..
Jim Emmons makes a product to help with the reaction layer to use in your investment !

We tried the the stuff to reduce the reaction layer. Either our EP 5000 is doing a great job pressing, or that stuff doesn't make much difference.

 

[Bumfrey]

i bought this one and it works fine. About 1.5 years old now. However i bought a different one for $10 and it lasted 4 days......
Maybe don't get the cheapest one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AWS-201-Dig...d=100011&prg=1005&rk=1&rkt=5&sd=231122119467&

 

[Affinity]

hows that polisher working john?

Ive bought tens of thousands of dollars of stuff on ebay, had a few things that were dead on arrival, but ebay usually helps you get your money back..

Avoid the chinese knockoff stuff.. its a waste of money. The best 'non dental' thing Ive found is a scope from AmScope. Great deal, decent scope, good quality.. under $300

 

[RileyS]

Anyone want to teach me about the difference between 60w and 400w?

 

[RileyS]

So the digital scale I bought for five bucks is awesome! I test it with a penny every week to make sure it's reading right.
Now for this. Vita shade guide
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dental-Vita...968?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd3006808
Over 400 sold. I'm missing my A2. I think the kids wandered off with him.

 

[Affinity]

Let me know if you buy an ultrasonic that works, I put an offer on one last week, but they didnt accept it.. But they counteroffered a dollar cheaper.. ha. My old schein ultrasonic would shock me.. so I ditched it.

That shade guide is definitely a knockoff.. The 'font' of the shades scribed on there are way different than mine, but maybe they changed it..?
BTW, how much does a penny weigh?

 

[user name]

Let me know if you buy an ultrasonic that works, I put an offer on one last week, but they didnt accept it.. But they counteroffered a dollar cheaper.. ha. My old schein ultrasonic would shock me.. so I ditched it.

That shade guide is definitely a knockoff.. The 'font' of the shades scribed on there are way different than mine, but maybe they changed it..?
BTW, how much does a penny weigh?

It depends on the year...the composition has changed a few times.

 

[Mrs.galfriday]

I bought this scale and love it. 19 bucks and free shipping.
Smart Weigh JDS20 Digital Portable Milligram Pocket Scale, 20 by 0.001g

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

SO I'm buying a lot of stuff, right, and all things dental have a much higher price tag. so ebay sales similar things but different occupation. This is what I'm looking at:
ultra sonic
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PRO-LAR...818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588196a60a
digital scale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-01g-x-200...467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cff3ab2b

And other stuff.
Also wondering what you are using for lab putty? I grew up on siltec and am comfortable with it. Anyone using the cheaper stuff and still fill like you're getting accurate results?

get an ultrasonic with heat. I got mine off ebay. and my scale too. I also buy from a few sellers on a very regular basis. want their info? text email or call me. c'mon we are practically dating now anyway. lol

I am using coltene lab putty but I prefer siltec. I've tried a few others including the 'hard' and 'soft' putties. siltec is the best and easiest to use for me. coltene is a reasonable second for less cost.

 

[Affinity]

GC putty is awesome if you have the $$.. zhermack is what I use now. If youre just using it for matrixes I dont see the need for more expensive putty. I process acrylic and dentures with the zhermack and it works fine.