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Summary: Learn how and why all the plaster is removed with a pneumatic hammer when making prosthetics with expert tips on how to make artificial limbs in this free online prostheses video clip.
Tony Kapechuk is an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician with over eight years of industry experience. He has spent three years at a prosthetic lab, Scheck & Siress, another three at...read more
"TONY KAPECHUK: Hi, my name is Tony. And on behalf of Expert Village, I'll be showing you how to turn this check socket into a laminated definitive prosthesis. Now, we're ready to remove our plaster. We'll be using a pneumatic air chisel for this job. You want to be extra careful not to damage the inside of your socket. After removing as much plaster as you can with your air chisel, you can use a hammer and a block of wood to tap the socket off."
eHow Article: How to Remove Plaster When Making Prostheses