Bangle stretchers

[allyclaret]

Festive greetings to you all!

Having made oodles of bangles on the run up to Christmas, I seemed to have spent a lot of time getting the sizes right and flattening them. So I've decided to splash out on a bangle stretcher. Before I do and because they range in price so wildly (they really aren't cheap!), I was wondering if anyone could recommend any.

I have been eyeing this one up:
http://www.eurofindings.com/Product/10966/T35-BR-Bangle-Stretching-Machine

Any guidance as always is very much appreciated.

Happy New Year!

[caroleallen]

I don't know about that particular one but I tried out something similar and it worked well. This is the one I use http://www.amazon.com/Bangle-Bracelet-Stretcher-Jewelers-Enlarger/dp/B000RAYCXO It's perfect for me because it makes the sides of the bangle straight enough for engraving.

[allyclaret]

Thanks for that Carole. It's good to know that it works. Even with the £162 postage charges it's cheaper than the Euromountings one!!

[Tabby66]

I've no idea about bangle stretchers but my experience of ring stretchers is that you get what you pay for, I also haven't compared eurofindings prices compared to others on either type of stretcher, but added to the quality of the product, AND their service is very good and local..............

[skye75]

I've just bought the same one as Carole's from Cousins (£230 + vat) - no instructions though!!

Carole - do you have a link you could direct me to for instructions, please? (I'm unsure about the numbers at the bottom and on the chrome part at the top!)

[caroleallen]

No instructions came with mine either. You just put the bangle on and turn the levers at the bottom to stretch it.

[skye75]

In that case I'm good to go - thank you!