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These are disk cutters. A lot of jewelry has circular components because they are quick and easy to make with this equipment. Put a piece f annealed metal between the plates, insert the cutter, whack it with a hammer. This tool could also be used to make custom mechanical shims in brass... | These are disk cutters. A lot of jewelry has circular components because they are quick and easy to make with this equipment. Put a piece f annealed metal between the plates, insert the cutter, whack it with a hammer. This tool could also be used to make custom mechanical shims in brass... | ||
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But when the cutter is over 1" in diameter it is close to impossible to strike it with enough force with a hammer and keep the blow perfectly true. And the dies damage easily. So for larger cutters (1 7/8" on right) and for cutters that are not discs (you can get ovals, hearts, squares, etc but they are expensive) the press is a far better option for keeping the forces aligned. | But when the cutter is over 1" in diameter it is close to impossible to strike it with enough force with a hammer and keep the blow perfectly true. And the dies damage easily. So for larger cutters (1 7/8" on right) and for cutters that are not discs (you can get ovals, hearts, squares, etc but they are expensive) the press is a far better option for keeping the forces aligned. |