[Jewelry making - Article 00167] - Re: [Orchid] Buying My First Rolling Mill...

[KARAT46]

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Marty and Paul

    Rolling mills come in many sizes and quality.Most of them are good.
    The Vendors will not sell products that will give them headaches and
    you should buy from known Supply houses. 

    The Karat Rolling Mill has been around for more than 12 years. This
    is a small mill with changeable rollers. It comes with Flat rollers
    about 3" wide plus Wire & Half Round rollers. 

    Most of the buyers use only the Flat rollers as one can buy wire
    overnight. Unless you are a wire Artist or have time to draw wire. 

    I have come across many new jewelers who think they can roll out
    perfect wire and are quite surprised when I tell them no they have to
    draw through a Draw plate and anneal the wire. 

    Other than making Flat these mills are used for Texture or Pattern &
    in some cases they have rollers that come with patterns that can make
    flat or patterned wire. 

    What you have to look for is service and parts availability.
    Durston, Cavallin and Pepe are good mills. They are reputable
    manufacturers and you will find the parts for these easily. 

    They come in various sizes and prices. Karat comes only in one size
    76mm wide and it comes with 5 rollers. 2 Flat, 2 Wire and one Half
    Round. It is convenient to store and is not very heavy so that you
    can put away when not in use. It comes with a reduction Gear that
    makes it easy to use. Parts are available easily. 

    Price is certainly a factor but do not overlook the after sales
    service. 

Kenneth Singh
46 Jewelry Supply Inc
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