[Jewelry making - Article 01768] - Re: [Orchid] Tools priorities

[Lisa Gallagher]

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Rai,

    Yes, it most certainly depends on the work you do, what tools you
    will most need. Personally, I think it would be grand to have a draw
    bench, but I would be lost without my rolling mill. I do a lot of
    filigree, though, and for that I need the mill. I use it for lots of
    other things, too, of course. The main times I've wished I had access
    to a draw bench again was when I feel inspired to make my own tubing
    or draw down a larger diameter wire. In both of those cases, I
    usually can in the end get what I need from the manufacturers. When I
    had access to one of those (back in school), though, I did use it! I
    saw instructions a few years ago for how to make your own draw bench
    for less than $50. Printed them out, they're somewhere around here.
    I've just never done it because my space didn't really allow for it.
    But there's a consideration for you- buy a nice mill, make your own
    draw bench. I just Googled it, and although I didn't see (near the
    top, anyway) the same link I did several years ago, I did see that
    Charles has a publication with plans for one. The plans are $15.50 &
    it says you can build one for about $30. 

Lisa
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