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Post by TheRock on Mar 12, 2018 5:06:02 GMT -5
I purchased a New Tool for the Shop a Pepe Tool Jump Ring Maker. I really like the Necklaces and Bracelets you can make with Jump Rings. Does anyone have one of these or similar machines, and have any advice on the use of it. Cheers  ~Duke  |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 19, 2018 22:01:09 GMT -5
Never even heard of it but then again I don't do a lot of jump rings. Looks interesting for sure.
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Post by Pat on Mar 19, 2018 22:23:54 GMT -5
Yes. Just prior to cutting the rings, paint them with Dawn generously. Excellent lubricant.
Put a wire through the coil to hold them together after cutting. Then toss the coil into your vibratory tumbler add enough water to come up almost to the surface of the coils and steel shot.
Flip that switch, and let it run 10-20 minutes. Remove coils. Rinse. Dry on a towel. They will not have any tiny burs on the ends, and they will be sparkling clean.
When totally dry, store in a ziplock bag. Label them as to metal, gauge, and inside diameter. (ID)
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Post by Pat on Mar 19, 2018 22:26:53 GMT -5
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Post by Rockoonz on Mar 19, 2018 23:48:16 GMT -5
There was a local guy who demonstrated and sold a unit just like that for years. Elizabeth, my wife, started our journey when she turned a bunch of copper RV power wire into chains and jewelry with wire from a travel trailer I gutted to build a car trailer. I think she probably still has the mandrels I made her for the links. She chucked them into a variable speed power drill.
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Post by Pat on Mar 20, 2018 10:08:40 GMT -5
I watched the Pepe video. He says to nail the system down, and not to butt it up against something for sturdiness. I have a different method.
Pepe says to have the cutting setup going north-south, so you are pulling the blade toward you.
I arrange my system east-west, so the I am pulling the blade from right to left. I am right-handed. The coil holder is fast up against the left side of my workbench, so it doesn't go anyplace. As I am pulling the blade through the coil to the left, it tends to want to drag the coil holder to the left. That's why I have it snug against the left side of my workbench. Works well. Hope this makes sense!
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Post by TheRock on Mar 21, 2018 20:27:08 GMT -5
I watched the Pepe video. He says to nail the system down, and not to butt it up against something for sturdiness. I have a different method. Pepe says to have the cutting setup going north-south, so you are pulling the blade toward you. I arrange my system east-west, so the I am pulling the blade from right to left. I am right-handed. The coil holder is fast up against the left side of my workbench, so it doesn't go anyplace. As I am pulling the blade through the coil to the left, it tends to want to drag the coil holder to the left. That's why I have it snug against the left side of my workbench. Works well. Hope this makes sense! Well I kinda laughed when I seen the wood the Guy Bolted the Drill and Fixture to Mary Jane looked at me and Laughed to and said Honey you throw better scrap wood like that away!!! I plan on making mine to where I can clamp mine down to my workbench and Yes the wood is tong and groove and will match my work bench was there any doubt? Pat I will ck out your tutorial on the Jump Rings.  ~Duke |
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Post by TheRock on Mar 21, 2018 20:48:35 GMT -5
Pat I have to say your Tutorial Rocks! ~Duke |
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Post by Pat on Mar 21, 2018 21:01:10 GMT -5
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~Duke
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