Ring stretcher reducer

[flowerpecker]

Hey guys,
I need recommendation for ring stretcher reducer.
Thank you.

[enigma]

Ive had this one for about 3 years now and very happy with it
http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Durston-Combination-Ring-Stretcher-Reducer-Bender-prcode-999-8010
I make a lot of thick rings (5mm by 2.5mm and 6mm by 3mm in silver and gold) and it works brilliantly.
I rarely use the ring bender though as that does tend to mark too much, I use a mandrel and nylon hammer instead.

[Dennis]

Yes, I'm sure that's the one, if your budget allows. It will stretch using the upright mandrel and reduce using the series of holes at the bottom

To use it as a bender place some leather on the bed underneath. This will make sure that the outside of a ring (the part that shows) does not mark at all, even if it has precious textures.

The inside will get some shiny marks but they are simple to remove with a rotary polishing tool. Dennis.

[flowerpecker]

Cool. I used mandrel as well, but leave a mark in the ring and hard to get off. I might save a wee bit more. ��

[flowerpecker]

Wee bit pricey for me Dennis, need to save wee bit. I spent crazy last month.
Cheers

[china]

Have a look on the net Durston is not the only good quality unit available but it is the most expensive

[flowerpecker]

I found this on ebay? What do you think?
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm?itemId=122365754155

[Dennis]

I found this on ebay? What do you think?
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm?itemId=122365754155

It looks like extremely good value, particularly as VAT is included. It works better with instructions, so if you are puzzled just ask.

You could also add one of these to complete the set: https://www.hswalsh.com/product/ring-shank-bending-plier-tp191

Dennis.

[flowerpecker]

It looks like extremely good value, particularly as VAT is included. It works better with instructions, so if you are puzzled just ask.

You could also add one of these to complete the set: https://www.hswalsh.com/product/ring-shank-bending-plier-tp191

Dennis.

I got that plier Dennis. Cookson has 15% lol. I might be able to stretch my budget. haha I need to stop myself from spending. lol
Any recommendation how to stop buying jewellery tools? Haha (Just kidding on)...

[china]

I know of a pro jeweller who has one of those Chinese stretcher /reducer's, and says it is as good as the expensive version which she also has

[Dennis]

Hi Bob,
To Change the subject for a moment, Has your Lortone tumbler got vanes or ridges inside, or is it smooth? Dennis.

[flowerpecker]

I got one, 15% cookson. I stretch my budget. 🤣

[china]

Dennis sorry for the late reply, my computer seems to be infected with demons, I am going to have to bite the bullet and buy a new one, to answer you question it has small ridges

[Dennis]

Thank you Bob.

[flowerpecker]

Thank you Bob.

Hey Dennis
Using my lortone for the first time, well made and very quiet compare to my cookson tumbler. Worth the money.
Cheers

[Dennis]

Thank you. My current one needs a replacement kit for the rollers, but I'll get the little Lortone instead. Dennis.

[flowerpecker]

Your welcome.