Equipment/Hand Tools
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Actions/activities and tools
| Action/activity | Tools | Purchase options | Rough price | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting threads | Taps, Dies, Alignment jig | Arceurotrade sets - the "HSS Metric Tap & Die Set - 32pc - M3-M12" looks good. | £50 | Quality here is definitely worthwhile. Well made HSS taps and dies make a world of difference |
| Deburring | Deburring tools | Arceurotrade | £20 for a set | |
| Precise holes | Reamers | Reamers and sets | £80 for a set |
Hand tools
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Wishlist
Do we already have a general purpose socket and wrench set with extras like this 242 piece kit with cabinet for £100? www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht497-242pce-tool-set-chest. We could use another when we have more users.
- Small tools for jewelry or fabrication are usually cheaper in kits (although Macay had good quality) Amazon for simplicity of finding links:
- 16-piece tool set: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-48958-16-Piece-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B002BZE9OA/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310078&sr=8-27
- Polishers: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grinder-Polisher-Pro-Max-Jewellery-Polishing/dp/B009ZWSCAO/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310187&sr=8-40
- Micro torch: http://www.amazon.co.uk/GoSystem-Micro-Tech-Pen-Torch/dp/B007M65C0I/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310338&sr=8-41
- Craft tools: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beginners-Jewellery-Craft-Tool-Kit/dp/B009GE2TQE/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310373&sr=8-46
- Eight-plier set for £6: http://www.pandahall.com/wholesale/Jewelry-Tools/9687.html
- Metal punch and chisel set: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/et138-16-piece-punch-chisel-set
- Riveter, from £15 to 150: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/040219902
- Aviation shears straight: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/facom-985-st-aviation-shears-straight-cut
- Ten inch snips: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/spear-and-jackson-10-inch-general-purpose-snip or * Three piece set for £7 http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht127-3-pce-aviation-snip-set
- Three lock grip pliers: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht116-3-pce-lock-grip-pliers-set
- Forceps such as: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/forceps-2
- Panel beating kit (for jewelry fabrication?): http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cpb7c-7pce-panel-beating-set
