For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to discuss a fantastic time saver that recently came into my life π the @pepetools_usa Combination Disc Cutter π if you design with circular elements you need one of these. First you want to create a shim, you can make it out of copper, silver or brass (I used brass) it can be about the size of a quarter and you want to make ones that match the gauge sheet you will be using! 18 gauge is about the thickest you want to use in here, I tried 16 and it works but requires way more force. Once you have your shim put it between the plates on the opposite side of the disc to be cut. Then when you tighten the plates it hold both plates level. When the top and bottom plates are aligned it makes for a smoother passage of the cutting punch. Always use a lube on the cutting punch (Iβm using Pepelube π) from there I like to pre-mark my metal with a sharpie to ensure I know where Iβm punching and minimize waste on my sheet. A two pound brass hammer is ideal and with a few strikes I have a damn near perfect circle (no way in a million years Iβm sawing anything close to this perfect π€¦ββοΈ) mine also came with the red urethane pads which you can buy at Otto Frei these are amazing to go underneath your steel block as well, as they will protect from scratches (but I digress π) If you are looking to buy one I know Otto Frei and Contenti sell these bad boys. Huge shout out to #sessindurgham who is extremely knowledgeable about all things jewelry and made himself available to me so I could pick his brain on my new toy. Do you have one? Is it on your wishlist? Do you have some cool use for it I havenβt thought of?!? Let us know! Would also just love to hear what other tools are on your wishlist! πβ€οΈ Thank you to #pepetools for sending me this phenomenal tool! #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools #jewelrymaking #benchjeweler
