[Jewelry making - Article 00494] - Re: [Orchid] Otto Frei's Economy Rolling Mill

[R . E . Rourke]

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Not so fast!

    Indian made does not unilaterally mean poor quality. Mr. K.Singh has
    been making rolling mills for years ( since the 1970's when I bought
    my first mill from him, and then have had rollers made as custom
    jobs, with unique patterns for sheet and wire)..he is Indian, his
    tools and metal working accessories are exemplary of fine
    craftsmanship. While there are many repro's out there made in India
    and Pakistan, and of course, china..they are not all junk. They are
    for the most part,economy grade and with moderate use- meaning not a
    large production environment- they will last years with some
    maintenance..basics,like lubrication, ocassional calibration, and
    replacing worn set screws periodically,etc. Chinese stuff is mostly
    junk-admitted, and when there are alternatives I always recommend
    against Chineese products (partly for reasons of national economic
    stability -and what an individual can contribute on a very very
    small scale! but that's another forum's topic entirely). Indian made
    is not always the worst option..in fact, some rolling mills made in
    the US of similar metals and workmanship pale in comparison to Indian
    tools and equipment..I find such generalizations usually unfounded
    and the result of inexperience with less than cutting-edge tools and
    equipment..not everyone has unlimited funds, and many on this forum
    are novice jewelers and as such the manual under 200 dollar mill is
    ideal for those still uncertain whether or not to turn their hobby
    into a business..For them the top of the line Durston is unnecessary
    and a waste of money when the difference can be better used in metals
    to put through the mill- whatever the quality..poor people buy
    whatever they can afford,and the end result- a flattened piece of
    metal, or a reduced sheet is indistinguishable from one mill to
    another.the proof is in the jewelry produced not the tool grade or
    country of origin. 

RER
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