ADVICE NEEDED Has anyone got the Cooksongold 3llb metal barrelling machine?

[Truffle & Podge]

You guys are great btw just had to mention that!
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[caroleallen]

No, I've got this one http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-001

I've also got that 3lb one but tbh it leaks like crazy and I gave up on it in the end. I just keep it for emergencies.

[Truffle & Podge]

No, I've got this one http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-001

I've also got that 3lb one but tbh it leaks like crazy and I gave up on it in the end. I just keep it for emergencies.

Hmmmm have no idea what to do..................the price reduction on the 3lb barrel ends tonight ...................um............................a h...............................i just don't know wish i had more money

[Goldsmith]

Are you not interested in a bench mounted polishing motor? Barrel polishers are good for polishing multiple items like castings etc. but for single items I prefer a standard polisher. Also if I read right it's not in stock at Cookson yet.
I did post a link to a cheap starter set; http://www.metalpolishingsupplies.co...ilverline.html , at just under £50 with free postage. For this sum you, get a grinder for shaping tools and hammers and a polishing kit with mops and polishing compounds.

James

[Truffle & Podge]

Are you not interested in a bench mounted polishing motor? Barrel polishers are good for polishing multiple items like castings etc. but for single items I prefer a standard polisher. Also if I read right it's not in stock at Cookson yet.
I did post a link to a cheap starter set; http://www.metalpolishingsupplies.co...ilverline.html , at just under £50 with free postage. For this sum you, get a grinder for shaping tools and hammers and a polishing kit with mops and polishing compounds.

James

I would love a bench polisher but i'm working from an ikea bench in the corner of my lounge in my 1 bed flat so i don't think it's possible also don't they whip things out of your hands quite easily? i'm such a nervous nelly i jump about a foot every time i get kick back from my pendant.
It's the little hearts that do my head in, they are less than 1cm sq so i wind up pushing them down on to the sandpaper with my finger and moving it back & forth etc (not the best finish ever)
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[Truffle & Podge]

Are you not interested in a bench mounted polishing motor? Barrel polishers are good for polishing multiple items like castings etc. but for single items I prefer a standard polisher. Also if I read right it's not in stock at Cookson yet.
I did post a link to a cheap starter set; http://www.metalpolishingsupplies.co...ilverline.html , at just under £50 with free postage. For this sum you, get a grinder for shaping tools and hammers and a polishing kit with mops and polishing compounds.

James

I would love a bench polisher but i'm working from an ikea bench in the corner of my lounge in my 1 bed flat so i don't think it's possible also don't they whip things out of your hands quite easily? i'm such a nervous nelly i jump about a foot every time i get kick back from my pendant.
It's the little hearts that do my head in, they are less than 1cm sq so i wind up pushing them down on to the sandpaper with my finger and moving it back & forth etc (not the best finish ever)
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