The #000 stainless steel insect pin has the smallest diameter of our 10 sizes of stainless steel, collector grade mounting pins. Their 0.25mm diameter is suited to members of the Mymaridae family, chalcidoid or fairy wasps.
Handling the flimsy #000 size pin can be a challenge so fine tipped locking hemostat curved Mosquito forceps may aid in accurate this pin for permanent collection. Similarly, you might find either a linen tester or pocket loupe helpful in viewing the insect.
We've offered Czech made stainless steel pins since 2005. Entosphinx stainless steel pins are made from 316 grade stainless steel; protect your valuable collections whether they're insects or textiles. Buy just a few & our delivered cost beats "free" shipping!
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Alison B.: ...ordered a sample pack of insect pins for making pinhole cameras....wonderful selection and super-fast shipment...…
Mary C. B. ...Indigo Instruments entomology pins...in my artwork for almost ten years now, and a big part of my studio practice!
Some blogs that may be of interest:
Insect Pins for Art, Nozzles, Puppetry...Even Insects. Our pins ensured Sponge Bob's pants didn't fall down!
Pinhole Photography & Eye Evolution. See also pinhole camera examples with a #0 insect pin & a #1 insect pin.
See our blog Bioquip Inc. Products Catalog-Indigo Instruments Equivalents may be a useful reference for some.
Pin # | Dimensions | Pin Head | Wire Gauge(s) |
000 | 38x0.25mm (1.5x0.01") | 0.9mm | 46, 47 |
Entosphinx stainless steel pins are made from 316 grade stainless steel which has a minimum of 0.36% molybdenum (Mo) for superior corrosion resistance. This Certificate of Analysis is our guarantee of truly rust resistant insect collection pins.
I purchased these pins to use in scale modelling and not for the original purpose they were made for. The 000 gauge appear to be the perfect diameter to use as spokes for spoked wheels for Edwardian era aircraft in 1/48 scale. They are also perfect as push rods for 1/48 scale rotary aircraft engines.
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Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We always appreciate stories of unusual uses of our products. We hope you'll share some pictures with us so we can do a follow up blog to:Insect Pins for Art, Entomology, Puppetry, Textiles, Pin Hole Photography