[Jewelry making - Article 01071] - Re: [Orchid] Bergeon parallel pliers

[Robert Powell]

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>     Does anyone know of a source for the Bergeon parallel pliers ? 

    Not Bergon pliers, but Gemset pliers are available through Rio
    Grande. Page 207 .  These are similar but the parallel jaws are
    mechanically advantaged 10 to 1 . I have the large set at $ 32.95
    and also an attachment for setting 4 & 6 prong earrings $ 32.95 . 

    This is a more specialized pliers, but where you can get them into
    the work, the 10 to 1 ratio gives a delicate control or if you need
    it, bear down for a high compression ratio. I would buy them again . 

    I also keep my eyes open at fleamarkets and pawn shops for old
    pliers which can be modified CHEEPLY to accomplish the task at hand.
    Once made, forever paid for . 

ROBB, 
but you can call me PapPaw ( first grandson born Monday ) 


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