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Post by Pat on Jan 21, 2020 22:57:45 GMT -5
opalpyrexia. I use a big old fashioned paper cutter. It cuts strips of 26, and I think 24 gauge sheet. Perfectly. $20 at a garage sale.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 21, 2020 23:02:10 GMT -5
opalpyrexia . I use a big old fashioned paper cutter. It cuts strips of 26, and I think 24 gauge sheet. Perfectly. $20 at a garage sale.
We have a big old 24" paper cutter and most of my bezels are 24 gauge. I'll have to give it a try! Thanks for suggesting that, Pat.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 22, 2020 8:03:58 GMT -5
opalpyrexia . I use a big old fashioned paper cutter. It cuts strips of 26, and I think 24 gauge sheet. Perfectly. $20 at a garage sale. This is a great idea! Thanks, Pat!
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 22, 2020 10:45:12 GMT -5
Believe it or not, mine is a Nail/braid gun (air)…. Bought it a year or so ago and still in the box.. When I work with wood, it's usually all by hand and that includes the framing of the project I do... Maybe some day... (It just looks so tacky when I see things nailed together by a nail gun..)
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 4, 2020 6:44:54 GMT -5
I’ve thought about your question. I have a large studio with a lot of equipment. Even though I don’t use everything everyday, everything serves its purpose to make my job easier but I bought an economy metal sheer an found it to be useless for what I needed. I didn’t need “2” double Lot O’s. I haven’t used one of them ever and my other vibes and tumblers haven’t been used in few years. I have a few specialty pliers I can’t for the life of me remember why I bought 😂 Thank you!
I have a rolling mill that was given to me at least 5 years ago and I have never taken it out of the box. I want to, but I want it to keep it factory wrapped in oil paper. I hope it's still good whenever I finally have a place and use for it.
I always wondered about a sheer. Some people swear by them. Would you be happier with the tool if it were just a better one?
I am VERY HAPPY with the better one. I bought a 12” manual shear that work great an I use constantly. I couldn’t live without my rolling mills either. But that’s a different topic.
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 4, 2020 6:48:03 GMT -5
I can't think of any. I love tools and I usually buy something that I need to do a project. The one exception is that bezel tool that Billy used for his serrated bezels. I bought that because I know I would never be able to accomplish it freehand. I haven't used it yet, but I will and it will save me tons of time. I am totally jealous of your rolling mill. I want one so bad, but can't justify spending the cash for a new one. I'm always on the lookout for a used Durston in good condition, but they're kind of hard to find. Kind of like an anvil (I want one of those, too.)
Yeah, a good anvil can get pricey. Tried a cheaper one and got rid of it as junk (Harbor Freight). So, there's another one I regretted. Doh! BUY ONCE! I have to remember that.
I wonder if jamesp can fabricate a decent train rail one for you. I seem to remember a thread abt it. I have a friend that makes the train rail anvils. I made a trade with her for one an I Love it!
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 4, 2020 7:04:52 GMT -5
I have to share this while we’re on the subject... I bought lots of sand casting things a year or so ago. They’ve been hanging out in a large drawer waiting for me to come play. Yesterday I finally played. My first try wasn’t great but Oh So Much FUN! After refitting my husbands welding torch the silver melts in a matter of a minute.
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Post by nik on Feb 5, 2020 3:31:37 GMT -5
I made a mistake of getting rid of an old lortone 8" arbor in favor of a light weight flat lap. After 20 plus years of cutting on wheels, I never got the feel of cutting cabs on a flat. On the up side, I sold it to someone who is getting lots of use from it, and built the 6 wheel grinder I've always wanted.
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Post by pauls on Feb 6, 2020 16:50:50 GMT -5
I bought a couple of different cabber and cabber aids very cheaply at a garage sale, curiosity mainly. Rubbish, they make a simple job difficult, nice accurate domes and all that, but so much faffing around.
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Post by toiv0 on Feb 8, 2020 9:42:43 GMT -5
Well where I am hanging out I don't have a shear so I have been using the hand held which in my opinion are useless. I seen where Pat had used a paper cutter. I had seen one in the other room and gave it a whirl. 22 ga it worked fine, 20 ga was kind if ornery.
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Post by Pat on Feb 10, 2020 19:47:39 GMT -5
toiv0 my paper cutter has the same results. 22 gauge is fine; 20 gauge with a lot of effort. Most of my metal is 24 and 26 gauge, so I am happy. I'll avoid the 20 and thicker.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 10, 2020 20:47:37 GMT -5
Pat, how well does your paper cutter cut paper now? Ours will continue to be used primarily for paper and I'm concerned that silver sheet might affect blade sharpness or alignment. If yours has any difficulty with paper I'll have to leave ours alone.
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Post by Pat on Feb 10, 2020 21:04:44 GMT -5
Good question! I’ve never cut paper with it, and don’t intend to. I have a rarely used dedicated paper cutter.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 11, 2020 10:58:21 GMT -5
Good question! I’ve never cut paper with it, and don’t intend to. I have a rarely used dedicated paper cutter. It's a good question but you won't ever try it (for me)?
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Post by Pat on Feb 11, 2020 11:13:12 GMT -5
Sigh! It’s at the top of my list today. Curious, too.
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Post by Pat on Feb 11, 2020 13:54:19 GMT -5
opalpyrexia This card started out as a half sheet of a manilla file. Cut through beautifully. Cuts through paper, too : ) When my paper stack got to be about 5mm thick, it gave me trouble. I had reached the limit. Cut through eight layers of file card stock. IMG_4072 by
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 11, 2020 17:35:54 GMT -5
Thanks, Pat! I will definitely give ours a try the next time I need to cut bezel strip.
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 11, 2020 21:23:47 GMT -5
The one tool I really regret buying was a Foredom quick-change handpiece that uses a flexible Duplex spring. I don't think that specific model is sold any longer (thankfully!) I spent most of my time sending it back to the factory and replacing springs. It's the kind that has a chuck collet that slides back and forth to allow quick changes of bits. Foredom still sells similar models with the following warning: "Duplex springs are subject to breakage and are NOT covered by warranty." Folks, that's an understatement! Be warned.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 12, 2020 11:44:12 GMT -5
Foredom still sells similar models with the following warning: "Duplex springs are subject to breakage and are NOT covered by warranty." Folks, that's an understatement! Be warned. I don't have that specific handpiece model or its replacement, but I have duplex springs on my handpieces and wouldn't be without.
I also have a good bunch of Foredom replacement springs, so if you or anyone else ever needs one, just holler.
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 12, 2020 20:19:32 GMT -5
Foredom still sells similar models with the following warning: "Duplex springs are subject to breakage and are NOT covered by warranty." Folks, that's an understatement! Be warned. I don't have that specific handpiece model or its replacement, but I have duplex springs on my handpieces and wouldn't be without.
I also have a good bunch of Foredom replacement springs, so if you or anyone else ever needs one, just holler.
Maybe it was the design of that particular handpiece that caused me so many headaches. It's discontinued, so that might be the reason. I'm glad you've found a duplex spring design that works -- can you post the model # since I'd like to have a spring-equipped tool that works as it should.
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