jim931
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
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Post by jim931 on Nov 10, 2019 21:05:24 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 11, 2019 7:31:07 GMT -5
That came out really great! I'd be stoked, too.
The question of tools is a big one. It depends a lot on how you want to wrap, how much you want to wrap and how much you want to spend on it. The question gets asked A LOT. I'm gonna try to make a sticky for it today for everyone who asks. In the meantime, you can start with some good flush cutters and a chain nose (or flat nose) pliers. Maybe some round nose, depending on what you want to do.
Here is a recent thread that might help, too.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 11, 2019 8:51:35 GMT -5
Wow, you did a great job on that for your first try! It looks great.
What rockjunquie said about tools. Tools are one of those personal things, so you'll probably end up buying more as you progress, especially if you're a tool junkie like me. 
I would add that a pair of flat nose nylon jaw pliers are really nice to have to straighten wire without marring or breaking it. Especially handy if you have to undo something you've already wrapped and need to smooth the wire out to reuse it.
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jim931
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 117
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Post by jim931 on Nov 11, 2019 10:12:58 GMT -5
That came out really great! I'd be stoked, too.
The question of tools is a big one. It depends a lot on how you want to wrap, how much you want to wrap and how much you want to spend on it. The question gets asked A LOT. I'm gonna try to make a sticky for it today for everyone who asks. In the meantime, you can start with some good flush cutters and a chain nose (or flat nose) pliers. Maybe some round nose, depending on what you want to do.
Here is a recent thread that might help, too.
Went to that link that’s a great post thanks! I pretty much had every thing out that nevadabill had too! Like he said looks like a slippery slip but it’ll be worth it to have the right stuff and probably make it a little easier. |
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Post by miket on Nov 11, 2019 11:12:30 GMT -5
Nice job! Yep, you're addicted to rocks for sure. Just like the rest of us lunatics here on RTH- welcome to the asylum!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 11, 2019 11:41:17 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Nov 11, 2019 20:00:25 GMT -5
Really great job on your first wrap!
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jim931
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 117
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Post by jim931 on Nov 12, 2019 19:31:45 GMT -5
Nice job! Yep, you're addicted to rocks for sure. Just like the rest of us lunatics here on RTH- welcome to the asylum! YES! And the addiction is getting worse! But it’s such a great stress relief so I will continue to embrace it! |
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jim931
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 117
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Post by jim931 on Nov 12, 2019 19:32:00 GMT -5
Really great job on your first wrap! thank you!! |
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Post by drocknut on Nov 13, 2019 10:28:33 GMT -5
Great job.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 13, 2019 12:53:39 GMT -5
Great for 1st timer!!! I suck at it myself and have tried more than once hahahaha..
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