[Jewelry making - Article 00466] - Re: [Orchid] Otto Frei's Economy Rolling Mill

[Neilthejeweler]

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    Well I was gonna stay out of this one but..........two things 

    Its been said "you're only as good as your tools'. Bulldinkies, my
    tools pretty much are old, crappy, and if I was judged solely on my
    tools I'd be considered a hack.(then again hacks don't get repeat
    big buck custom orders do they) The tools don't make the jewelry, the
    jeweler does. If the mill in question works for a situation then it
    works. If the mill is not so strong well then its the operator's job
    not to overwork the tool that he/she knows is not top grade. What do
    you want for $275? 

    On the flip side I just received from a well known supplier some
    carbide burnishers that look abysmal. Disgusting to even call these
    things professional tools. The finish is something like #80
    sandpaper, yeah that'll polish platinum real well. Well, what do you
    want for $17? I don't care what the tool costs just give me something
    adequate for the job. You want $34 for it?, How about $50...here ya
    go, just let me make a living. 

Sorry for ranting, I'll feel better after a martini.
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