Essential Tools
Essential Tools
These are "must-have" tools for card restoration. Anything deemed optional should be added to the Other Tools page.
=== Poke Master Center Kits === * Cleaning Kit * Flattening Kit * Complete Kit * HYPER POTION * Heat Pen Kit * Plate Cleaner * Ink Remover * Card Lift * Kurt's Card Tool * Card Spray * Card Polish * Card Pick * Humidity Storm Stack * Card Tool Kit
* Distilled Water * 99% Isopropyl Alcohol * Scotte Humidor * Acrylic Plates * Parchment Squares * 4" Bar Clamps * 6" Bar Clamps * 3.5" Spring Clamps * Crease Dotting Tools * 4x6 Penny Sleeves * 10x Measurement Loupe * Acetate Sheets * Round Microfiber * Magnetic Acrylic * Double-sided Rounded Swabs * Double-sided Pointed Swabs * Large Foam Swabs * Long Round Swabs * Cotton Swabs * Pen Light * Blotter Paper * Traditional Microfibers * Gloves * Bone Folder * Card Shipping Protectors * Top Loaders * Scratch Buffing Microfiber * Rubber Bands * Perfect Fit Sleeves * Painters Tape * 8x4 Bubble Mailers * PSA Slab Perfect Fit Sleeves * Card Saver I * Shammy * Large Microfiber * Ultrapro Penny Sleeves * Glass Plates - Cut to 1/4th" Thick, 4x6, Polished * Glass Humidor for IPA Treatment * 9x12 Eva Foam * Air purifier * Booster Box Acrylic Case * Aluminum 12x12 Sheet * 4x6 1/4th Thick Metal Plate * Heat Pad * Anti-Static Fan * Mini Screwdown Clamps * High Pressure Vice * Heat Press * Heat Plate * Heat Pen
=== Slab Cracking === * Short Flat Head * Slab Opener
=== Grading Tools === * 5x Desk Magnifier
Microfiber cloths (lint-free)
* Distilled water * Soft brushes (various sizes) * Magnifying glass or loupe * Good lighting
=== Intermediate Kit === * Humidity chamber materials * Pressing equipment * Conservation-grade adhesives * UV light for authentication
=== Advanced Kit === * Professional press * Microscope * Specialized solvents * Climate-controlled storage