[Jewelry making - Article 00000] - Re: [Orchid] Using a disc cutter

[R.H. Buckle]

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>     I don't get any metal cut no matter which way I put the cutter
>     into the hole and hit with a hammer I found cutting discs very easy
>     since investing approx. $45.00 in a Harbor Freights 1-Ton Arbor
>     press, I believe the 1/2 ton will be too light and there is only a
>     $10 or so price differential. 

    I set the punch squarely under the press mandrel (if that is the name
    for it?) and put full force on the handle. Looking at the Press it
    will be obvious what I mean. I then whack the top of the press
    mandrel with a 1 lbs. hard rubber mallet, repeat if necessary. I have
    not needed or used a brass mallet but I am sure it would be
    effective. Do not use a steel hammer as you might damage the mandrel
    as it is hardened steel and could crack. I have found this press a
    very good investment, including stamping jewelry items, punching
    leather accurately, bending metal, etc. The stamp is always at 90
    degrees, even if the hammer blow is slightly off. 

I hope this helps,
Roy
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