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Bead Press

$200.00  Add to cart  View Cart

Description:
For capping and lining beads with silver. Comes with one die that will flare up to 3/16" tubing.

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Bead Press
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Bead Press Die - Large

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Description:
Large Bead Press Die for flaring 3/8" to 5/8" tubing.

Bead Press Die - Large
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Bead Press Die - Medium

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Description:
Medium Bead Press Die for flaring 1/4" to 3/8" tubing.

Bead Press Die - Medium
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Bead Press Die - Plastic

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Description:
Plastic Setting dies will set the silver cores better than anything I have used. The hard but flexible plastic will force the silver to to follow the contours of your bead. You will need to pull hard to get the most from these dies. I recommend using a pipe over the press handle to increase your leverage. The dies will become rough with use but will continue to do their job. Should they become too rough, I can repair them for $10. Plastic setting dies will set (1/4" and larger) silver core better than anything I have used.

Bead Press Die - Plastic
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Lentil Tool

1-1/2" diameter pad - .175" deep each side
$100.00  Add to cart  View Cart

2" diameter pad - .207" deep each side
$100.00  Add to cart  View Cart

Description:
10 1/2" spring steel handle with bronze shaping pad.

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Deep Lentil Tool

1 1/2" diameter pad - .275" deep each side
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Description:
10 1/2" spring steel handle with bronze shaping pad.

Deep Lentil Tool
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Cushion Press

1 1/4" x 2" pad - .122" deep each side
$100.00  Add to cart  View Cart

1 1/2" x 2"pad - .140" deep each side
$100.00  Add to cart  View Cart

Description:
10 1/2" inch spring steel handle with 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" inch shaping pad.

Cushion Press
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Spiral Crimp

1" diameter
$100.00  Add to cart  View Cart

Description:
9" spring steel handle with 1" bronze shaping pads.

Small Spiral Crimp
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Cup Jack

$230.00   add to cart  view cart

Description:
Similar in appearance to a small Standard Jack, but with a slightly different blade profile. Somewhat more utilitarian than the Goblet Jack, but still a specialized tool intended for people who spend a lot of time shaping cups.

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Diamond File Jacks

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Description:
Diamond file tool holds two triangular diamond files (included). Used for scoring necks to get better breaks on difficult or cold pieces.

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 5 1/2 inch Replacement Diamond Files

$8.00   add to cart  view cart

5 1/2" Triangular Diamond File, sold in pairs.

 
 

Graphite Parchoffi Handle

Small
$80.00 add to cart  view cart

Large
$80.00 add to cart  view cart

Description:
Another specialty tool with limited use, but with few acceptable substitutes. Designed to securely hold a variety of graphite sticks. Available in two sizes.

Graphite Parchoffi
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Parchoffi Sticks

Graphite Small Bore
5/8" x 12"
$15.00/pair  add to cart  view cart

Graphite Large Bore
3/4" x 12"
$18.00/pair  add to cart  view cart

Tapered Graphite Small Bore
5/8" to 3/8" (over 8 inch taper) x 12"
$35.00/pair  add to cart  view cart

Parchoffi Sticks
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Cup Shear

$80.00  add to cart  view cart

Description:
Intended for use on intricate work where chomping through heavy material is not an issue. The Cup Shear has a slim blade and a small bit capacity. Ideal for stemware and other fine cutting duties.

D2 Cup Shear

$100.00  add to cart  view cart

Description:
The blades are thinner and made of extra tough steel. They will make short work of boro or cool glass.

Cup Shear
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Laminated Diamond Shear

$250.00  add to cart  view cart

Description:
Modeled after Ivan Smith's incredible diamond shears. Tool steel is welded into the shear blades making them hard and tough. They will last a long time with little maintenance. They should do well with borosilicate. They come in compact or regular handles.

 
 

The Pi Divider

Small 6"
$25.00  add to cart  view cart

Medium 12"
$35.00  add to cart  view cart

Description:
Makes you an instant math genius! Simply measure the diameter of the collar with the caliper end, and the circumference is magically revealed on the divider end. Allows you to calculate cane wraps and layouts with bada-bing ease and accuracy! Who knew?

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Flare Tool

$25.00  add to cart  view cart

Description:
This tool is made of brass with four ribs to open with. The ribs are 3 inches long and 1 inch at their widest. With a wood handle.

Flare Tool
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