Hi everyone,

As a beginner, I'm slowly building up a stock of tools for my own use at home and could spend hours browsing online and flicking through catalogues looking at them!

My question is - what is your favourite (or most used) tool, and why? Is it something you've made yourself, a tool used for something other than the intended purpose perhaps? I realise that answers will vary widely depending on the style and type of jewellery you create, but I'm curious to see what you all find useful.

I'm currently in love with the 3M radial bristle disks on my Dremel for finishing and have found them to be brilliant - no polish mess on the white walls at home!