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  1. I’m really fussy about new tools, especially when...

    I’m really fussy about new tools, especially when supposedly buying top of the range. I would definitely return them and ask for replacements … N
  2. Mine aren’t a spring loaded variety, they were a...

    Mine aren’t a spring loaded variety, they were a little stiff to start with but nothing that a squirt of WD-40 didn’t sort. The jaws have a perfectly ground finished with no pitting. Where did you...
  3. I recently bought two pairs of Maun pliers and I...

    I recently bought two pairs of Maun pliers and I find them fantastic compared to the cheap unbranded varieties i’ve had for awhile that are now pretty much useless as they misalign and are very...
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    A few issues I know of that can occur … Sievert...

    A few issues I know of that can occur … Sievert tortures run on propane and not butane … mostly running with a hose failure valve and not a small regulator … a jet inside the burner controls the gas...
  5. Nice lot of tools for the price … i’m sure...

    Nice lot of tools for the price … i’m sure someone will snap them up … great for somebody just starting out … good luck with it … N
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    That looks like a good option Efo, I don’t think...

    That looks like a good option Efo, I don’t think you’ll regret it … N
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    Not sure if I should mention it on here but my...

    Not sure if I should mention it on here but my unbranded mitre jig came from cousins. I can’t really recommend the company compared to Cooksongold.
    I have had some really poor quality product sent...
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    Some people say you get what you pay for. I...

    Some people say you get what you pay for. I recently spent £36 on a basic mitre jig tool that I’m very happy with, can’t fault it so far seems very accurate. Being a hobbyist I tend to go for budget...
  9. Look forward to seeing your photos … N

    Look forward to seeing your photos … N
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    Cheers for the plug David. How time flies when...

    Cheers for the plug David. How time flies when you’re having fun, almost 3 years on here and YouTube and nearly 45k subs thanks to everyone’s support and encouragement … N
  11. Sorry to hear you’re struggling with your hands...

    Sorry to hear you’re struggling with your hands Joe and having to change direction. Must have been a difficult choice to make especially having to let go of so many precious and sentimental tools....
  12. Got carried away a couple of months ago and used...

    Got carried away a couple of months ago and used Christmas as an excuse … N
  13. Thanks for that China. I’ve been really enjoying...

    Thanks for that China. I’ve been really enjoying my new dapping set, surprising what you can come up with when fiddling around with new tools sometimes.
    Here’s a link to my wire bead video if...
  14. Nothing quite as satisfying as cobbling together...

    Nothing quite as satisfying as cobbling together a home-made tool, especially when you can save a lot of money. Looks like it can handle a lot more than 2 tons if necessary one day.
    I suppose it’s...
  15. That looks like the business with those fat...

    That looks like the business with those fat aluminium blocks … N
  16. One more thought … some machinemart stores have...

    One more thought … some machinemart stores have display models in stock and a traditional mechanics hydraulic benchpress might be worth looking at. It may be possible to test one if you take in your...
  17. I’ve used a fly press in my day job for many...

    I’ve used a fly press in my day job for many years. A fabulous tool that is very versatile, easy to make tooling for and set up for production work. However the power to weight ratio is not good and...
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    Wow … Some very elegant top end jewellery being...

    Wow … Some very elegant top end jewellery being shown made on that channel … N
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    Good luck with your purchase. Hope you enjoy it...

    Good luck with your purchase. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have … N
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    If you’re going to go with the economy blue...

    If you’re going to go with the economy blue rolling mill check what deal you’re getting. Various dealers supply it with different options some with seven interchangeable rollers others with five … N
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    Cheers Joe, I thought this was right up your...

    Cheers Joe, I thought this was right up your street being so similar to your channel … It doesn’t seem 25 years … How time flies. To be in at the start must help to keep up with this rapidly evolving...
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    Modern techniques

    Hi all I’ve just come across a YouTube channel that I find absolutely fascinating using all the latest technologys for jewellery making.
    Hey Josef, I would assume that you know these people as it’s...
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    I like saving money by making all my own wire and...

    I like saving money by making all my own wire and if this is your priority and not reducing sheet then the Durston’s wire grooves have more capability starting at 7mm and would probably be a better...
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    50% off a new Durston is an absolute bargain and...

    50% off a new Durston is an absolute bargain and I would be very tempted. However the flat area of the rollers capacity being 20 x 2.5mm I’d find very limiting especially when wanting to cut some...
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    Thanks Sheen, i’ve made a few twisted link chains...

    Thanks Sheen, i’ve made a few twisted link chains before and had always thought they might be good for stone setting, finally got round to having ago. Cooksons bezel strip helps make life easy. Maybe...
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