Durston Metal Bending Set

**enigma** · 28-03-2018, 09:45 PM

I tend to make mine round on the mandrel then flatten the top out so the top edges cross over to make the cut.
Having seen the video though I think I will try doing it like that as it looks easier.

**Susie** · 14-04-2018, 05:10 PM

Just an update to this initial question. I bought the Cookson Gold Ring stretcher reducer pro and it’s fantastic. Cheaper than the Durston one and it has certainly made my life a lot easier when making lots of rings, so thanks for all the advice.

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**enigma** · 14-04-2018, 06:14 PM

Great piece of kit, glad you find it helpful .

**CJ57** · 14-04-2018, 07:24 PM

Anything is less expensive than a Durston and I can say from experience that it will be less likely to have something wrong than any Durston product:/

**Dennis** · 14-04-2018, 09:34 PM

The reducer aspect has valuable properties too:
Not only will it reduce the size of plain rings very quickly, but if you remove the heavy disk and pivot and replace then with a steel block, you have a handy mini arbour press for use with dies, or for flattening things. Dennis.