Complete 2014 Catalog

JEWELERS BEADING TOOLS

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CRIMPERS

A . DUAL CRIMPER The Dual Crimper incorporates two medium crimping cavities to fit crimp tubes and beads of medium size. Each cavity of the Dual Crimper is slightly larger (or smaller) than the other, to give the user the ability to tighten the crimp properly. Works with #1 and #2 Round Crimp Beads or #2 Crimp Tubes, as well as other non-standard crimp bead and tube sizes. The Dual Crimper has soft ergonomic handles that give you a great grip and are more comfortable to use. Approximately 5 inches long . 150-PLR-582............................. 6 oz.. ..................................16.95 B . THE MICRO CRIMPER The Micro Crimper is specially designed for use with smaller size crimp beads and tubes. This crimping tool works well for securing #1 Crimp Tubes and #0 Round Crimp Beads. Use one firm squeeze to crimpwith the inner-position grooves, then use the outer position grooves to round off the crimp. The jaw grooves are comparably smaller thanother crimpers tomake a dependable closure on smaller crimp findings. Approximately 5 inches long.

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150-PLR-586............................. 6 oz.. ..................................13.95

HOW TO FORM THE PERFECT CRIMP

At the last bead (A), pass the jewelry wire (B) through the crimp bead or tube (C), then through the clasp or jump ring (D), back through the crimp (C), and optionally back through the end bead (A). Step 1- Secure the crimp in the crimping station (E). Best results are obtained when the two wires are positioned on either side of the center dimple. Step 2- Final shaping in the rounding station (F) – forming a smooth, rounded crimp. NOTE: When bead stringing, it is important for the bead crimp to match whatever wire that one is using. The worst case is using too large of crimp with finer wire; then the crimp may not close enough to hold properly. Always test that the crimp is secure on the wire.

CRIMP BEADS finish off wire connections when beading. Use crimpers shown above. Bead is placed in lower groove of the tool with wires side by side. Make one firm compression. Then put crimp bead into upper position, turn 90° and make another firm compression. This rounds the crimp and creates the perfect crimp connection. Packages contain approx. 1.5 grams of beads. Wt. 1 oz. each pkg.

Wire Size

Recommended Crimping Tool

Order #

Shape

Color

Crimp Size

Price

inches

mm

210-JBS-01 210-JBS-02 210-JBS-03 210-JBS-04 210-JBS-05 210-JBS-06 210-JBS-07 210-JBS-08 210-JBS-20 210-JBS-21

Tube Tube Tube Tube

Silver Gold Silver Gold Silver Gold Silver Gold Silver Gold

#1 #1 #2 #2 #2 #2 #1 #1 #0 #0

.010-.013 .010-.013 .013-.024 .013-.024 .024-.026 .024-.026 .010-.021 .010-.021 .010-.013 .010-.013

.25-.33 .25-.33 .33-.61 .33-.61 .60-.66 .60-.66 .25-.53 .25-.53 .25-.33 .25-.33

3.00 Micro Crimper 3.00 Micro Crimper 2.50 Dual Crimper 2.50 Dual Crimper 2.50 Dual Crimper 2.50 Dual Crimper 2.50 Dual Crimper 2.50 Dual Crimper 3.00 Micro Crimper 3.00 Micro Crimper

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