Tangled Up

Tools

Some tools will be provided by the instructor. Please refer to your registration.

Acculoop Pliers

Square nose pliers used for making square wire rings. Square bezel mandrel will work for most projects.
Bench Block
Steel or Anodized aluminum - Used as a hammering surface for metal stamping or working with metal.
Bench Pin
There are a variety of bench pins available on the market, any will do. However, you will need to bring a 4” or larger C-clamp. As the C-clamp provided with a bench pin does not fit most tables at the shows.
Bezel Shears
Used to cut metal sheet. There are many available on the market, any of which will work, however they should NOT be serrated. (Tin snips or airplane shears will also work, however, they may be large and cumbersome.) If the project has curves in the design and you own a pair, bring curved bezel shears. This is an optional item for most classes. Shears will be provided for use during classes.
Bow Opening Pliers

Reverse action pliers enabling the jaws to open when the handles are squeezed. Used mostly to stretch metal.
Brass brush

Used for cleaning or surface texturing on soft metals.
Cut Lube
Used to lubricate saw blades and drill bits for ease of cutting.
Fine Tweezers
Used for moving small parts. Classes requiring fine tweezers will not work with fire tweezers. These are a cheap investment. Please be bring some. Optional for most classes.
Flex shaft
Rotary tool used for polishing, drilling, finishing, etc. Flex shafts are available for purchase new and gently used at the class. Pleased contact the instructor if are interested in purchasing one at the class as quantities are limited.
Hand Tools

Basic hand tools – Any quality is appropriate for my classes. These do not need to be high end or expense.
- Round nose - Typically it is preferred that the round nose be a fine tip. Especially for classes with detailed wire work.
- Chain/needle nose – Tapered jaws for general metal and wire work. Non-serrated are requested for all of my classes. Typically requested for classes to be used for opening and closing jump rings; in which case, 2 pairs are requested or a combination of chain nose and flat nose is suitable.
- Flat nose – Similar to chain nose but the jaws are not tapered. Non-serrated are requested for all of my classes.
Heavy Duty Cutters
Although any heavy duty cutter will work, if they are flush, they will make your work a lot easier. Cutter should be able to cut through 10g wire. (Many cutters imprint their cutting capacity on the inside of the handle.) Keiba and Xuron are recommended.
Honeycomb Soldering Board

– An optional item for all classes. A honeycomb soldering board with pins is great to help hold pieces in place.
Jeweler’s Saw
Used for cutting sheet metal and metal tubes. Instructor will provide for every class needed.
Magnifier or Optivisor
– For almost all classes this is listed as an “As Needed” tool. If you have sight challenges it is recommended that you are properly prepared. For advance stone setting classes this is required! If you decide to use reading glasses consider better than 2.5x.
Muslin buffing wheels
Used with a flex shaft or Dremel to polish metal.
Ott Light or Task Lamp
This is optional item that is listed for every class. It is up to you to determine whether or not you will need to have one depending on your vision.
Rawhide/Leather Mallet
Shape and flatten metal without marring it. #2 mallet is a standard size. Instructor will provide for every class needed. A yellow nylon mallet may be used in its place, however a rubber one may not.
Ring Mandrel, Steel
Used for shaping and forming metal into rings. A plastic one will not work in its place. Instructor will provide to share (1 for every 2 people) for every class needed.
Ring Sizer
Optional, used to measure your ring size. Several sets will be provided to share in class.
Round File
Used to file curved areas. Round files are gradually tapered, cut and workable to the point. Used where it is necessary to enlarge a hole or round off a radius.