#sponsored For this week’s
#tooltalktuesday I’m excited to show off my
@pepetools_usa Jump Ring Maker, which works with my Foredom Flexshaft to create jump rings fast! It has three main parts: a mandrel base which you use to create coils, a cutting box that holds the coil and a hand piece holder with blade that is used with your Foredom H.30 hand piece to cut the coils into jump rings. You will need to mount the mandrel holder and cutting box but you have options! For the mandrel holder I use a c-clamp, this allows me to pack it up when not in use in my small studio. The cutting box I mounted to a piece of wood (which took me two minutes to saw and drill) and then I clamp it with a Irwin Quick Grip Clamp (purchased at my local hardware.) You can also hold it in a vise if you have one. Or mount these items directly to your bench if you have the space! Using the mandrel base is super easy, you pick a wire and mandrel and create your coil. It comes with 20 mandrels sizes 2.5-12mm. In order to keep your jump rings from going everywhere, tape the bottom of your coil! Lubricate the top before placing it in the cutting box. It’s important not to over tighten the screws on the cutting box so I like to look at it from the side to make sure it’s secure but even. Next you set up your blade in the mandrel and place your hand piece in the protective holder. There is a line to help you make sure your blade is in the proper position. Lubricate your blade before you cut. PUT ON YOUR SAFETY GLASSES. Now you’re ready to cut: place the blade in the cutting box, place one hand on the hand piece and the other over the protective shield so it stays level, run your flex shaft at top speed and guide it down as it cuts. Speed is important! Doing it half heartedly or hesitantly can result in a little smoke or it getting jammed either of which is no big deal but it’s not the ideal, smooth cutting experience this thing is capable of! Once you cut you have beautiful jump rings! You can save 20% off through the end of the month on the Jump Ring Maker with code MSM20 and you can find the link to purchase in my profile!
