Tag Archives: wire
Wind & Cut Jump Rings Simply & Efficiently
Do you need a lot of wire rings that are consistent in size, but you don’t have an expensive pendant drill and jump ring cutting system? Read on for the simplest and least expensive ways I have found to achieve a big pile … Continue reading
Posted in Get the Most from Your Tools, Tools to Make
Tagged chain, coils, cutting, jump rings, transfer punches, truss clip, winding, wire
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Wire Gauges – Why They Are Useful
Though the tool pictured above is called a wire gauge (or gage), it is also used to measure the thickness of sheet metal. For a metal disc with holes in it, its price ($30-$50) can be a bit surprising to those new … Continue reading
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Tagged AWG, gage, gauge, measure, sheet, SWG, wire
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Make a Wire Knitting Spool
In my opinion, the hardest part of spool knitting with wire is finding an appropriate knitting spool. There are commercial versions available (also called French Knitters, or Knitting Nellies), but I prefer to make my own, so that I have … Continue reading
Posted in Chain Making, Tools to Make
Tagged chain, knit, knitting spool, spool, tools, wire
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