[Jewelry making - Article 01758] - Re: [Orchid] Tools priorities

[Alma Rands]

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    Rai, I have never missed not having a drawbench, but I could not get
    along without my rolling mill. In fact I have two. One is an Italian
    one with flat rollers which I use for thinning my metal, and also for
    texturing it. As it only came with flat rollers, I finally purchased
    an inexpensive Karet rolling mill which in addition to flat rollers
    came with several rollers for rolling out wire, square, round, etc..
    It has proven to bea little workhorse. When I got it I had problems
    figuring out how to assemble it, but Kenneth Singh, a frequent
    contributer to Orchid, walked me through the entire process. Very
    simple. 

    One other tool which I could not get along without is a Beverly
    Shear--open throat which cuts straight pieces, or curves. Handles
    heavy gauge metals with ease. 

    A lot of my tools were purchased from an automotive supply store,
    and the local hardware store and modififed for special uses. For this
    I use my trusty old Grinder, which although not used on a regular
    basis is essential when it is needed. 

    An inexpensive, but sturdy vise is also a must in my studio, as is
    my big anvil. 

    My list of essential tools and equipment is lengthy, but I won't
    elaborate on these as most of them have special uses, and may not be
    considered essential by anyone else. As you begin working and
    developing new techniques your needs will dictate which special tools
    you need. The problem is knowing when to stop. So far I have not
    reached that limit. 

Alma
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