[Jewelry making - Article 00949] - Re: [Orchid] Which roller mill for me?

[Karen Christians]

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Hi Toni,

    Yes, on the Durston. Yes, most definitely on the Durston. 

    The second question depends on the work you do now and what your
    plans will be later. What kind of metalsmith/jeweler are you. I have
    a small combination rolling mill. For me, I think only a wide flat
    plain rolling mill would have been the better choice. However, I took
    the advice of a professional bench jeweler. I don't use the wire
    part, as I order milled metal. HOWEVER, now that the price of metals
    has taken a bit of a leap, I think the wire portion will be quite
    useful. If I could order the perfect mill, I would order a large
    combination mill and consider it, although expensive, a very worthy
    investment into my future. 

    Your question comes up frequently, and my feeling is to look at it as
    you would a car. If you plan to do craft shows and haul tents and
    stands from place to place, purchasing a two seater car would be
    silly. If you drive to the market and back, buying a Hummer would
    also be silly (although people do). Determine your needs, your work
    load and then if you are still having a hard decision, talk to
    Durston reps or to Matthew Durston. He is a wonderful and
    approachable person who is interested and invested in finding the
    right mill for your work. 

        Durston Rolling Mills
        Progress House
        Hospital Hill, Waterside
        Chesham, Bucks HP5 1PJ UK

        http://www.durston.co.uk

Good Luck!
k
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