Just some thoughts....I am a professional Stone Setter so I spend most of my time under the microscope setting stones...but I do have one of these and it works great. It is important to remember with any manipulation the metal must be, without exception, properly annealed. I do notice the extra play in the handle like yours has but I do not find this an issue when using the device. When the metal is properly annealed very very little force needs to be applied in order to properly bend the material. I have never made rings out of spoon handles or coins so maybe that world is different. Just some thoughts :)
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your advice.
@r0yb0y628 ай бұрын
The one I have looks like the second one you showed . Not sure on the brand but I find sometimes the ends are tricky to bend because it slides ,so what I have been doing is once it mostly all rounded I hold it tight in the bender with the straight end in front and shape it around with a rubber or nylon hammer then finish on the mandrel .. I've even done this on S Steel ..
@williamdavis89107 ай бұрын
I was gonna say the same thing, alot of the ring benders "all the same for the most part " is they are not to be used with spoons or anything over 2mm . These are for people making and beazing soft annealed metals
@shadetreeforge Жыл бұрын
I use a PePe tools bender, I find if you bend the ends first then bend the center last and it will close up nicely, for heavier spoons and thicker metals I use a Flatwearable Artisan bending kit that attaches to a 1 ton arbor press
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment, I do have an attachment for bending spoon & forks for my 1 ton press. I want to use the Pepe Tools bender next.
@dc85337 Жыл бұрын
Another trick is to use 1 size larger outer piece. The same size inner and outer leaves no gap/relief space (size of material being bent) I know - I have one so do this to minimize/eliminate marks on metals when bending
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that tip
@hannirauch Жыл бұрын
As this is still just a hobby, I couldn't spring for a Pepe or Flatwearable, and bought the best reviewed Amazon cheapie I could find. I had the same insufficient torque issue that you describe and it was more problematic for me because I am working with silverplate not sterling. As I anticipated, the handle broke within a few weeks (it's a common complaint). However, it ended up being a blessing in disguise. We drilled the hole out deeper and wider and added a new, wider and longer handle (we threaded the hole so it screwed in). Voilà! Now it's turbo-charged and I have more torque than the rest of the bender can handle. So, if you can't shell out $300-400 for good equipment, you can play Dr. Frankenstein to limp along.
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comment! It will definitely help someone to fix the problem with this tool.
@vgoad7610 ай бұрын
So I purchased this one for $30 the user had same issue. So I did some modifications and it works perfectly fine now. I lined all the ring press Adapters with leather and that kept it from marking my rings. I also threaded a piece of all thread as the handle made it longer and taped it for comfort. I the cut a couple wedges to slip between where the handle meets the press and gives me less movement before it actually starts to press. Hope that makes sense.
@JTCoinRings10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this advice, I appreciate it.
@blacklemon859913 күн бұрын
you may want to extend the handle so that it gives more power, yeah... the longer it is the lesser strength u gotta put on it
@JTCoinRings13 күн бұрын
Thank you for that tip.
@thevintagevu2 жыл бұрын
Mounting it to workbench will help A Lot!
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I will mount it to my new workbench once it arrives. Keep this tool for my thinner gauge metals.
@JackieWildTG2 жыл бұрын
omg I wish I would have seen this video before I orderd and received one exactly like it. I'm not a seasoned ring maker like you but I had some people that are come check it out and they say the same thing, worthless. Thanks for the video.
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry you had to experience this. I wished I would have saved for a better brand.
@alyssacatanese72222 жыл бұрын
Try bending each end of your rings first and the do center ,on yours you was bending from one end to the other
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Ok, I will try that. I appreciate your advice.
@usmcdog20032 жыл бұрын
I got a ring bender and it’s working pretty good. I just don’t like that the nylon dies are getting out of shape.
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
How have you been? Thanks for stopping by the channel 😀
@r0yb0y628 ай бұрын
Can you order replacements ???
@joecanalori5588Ай бұрын
I just ordered a Pepe. Thank you for the info!
@JTCoinRingsАй бұрын
You’re welcome
@SuperFoodParents2 жыл бұрын
That handle was dancing the wobble blue that you mention it 🕺🏽 😲
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@conniedorfeo65672 жыл бұрын
thanks for your info,so glad i did some looking around before i bought a cheap one,looking forward to getting my tool
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome 🤗
@MelissaBerrien2 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting. You learn something new if you look for it.Yeh, does t look secure at…beautiful ring
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏿, I want to thank you for watching & commenting on the video.
@cashonhand-coinrings93112 жыл бұрын
JT Brother would it help to anneal the spoon handle? Soften it a bit?
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy, it was annealed.
@JoeDurbin2 жыл бұрын
interesting TOOL JT. Pepe makes great tools! THANK YOU FOR SHARING Sir.
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
I should have purchased the Pepe Tools ring stretcher from the beginning… 🤣
@photojournalist11942 жыл бұрын
In order not to leave marks just glue a piece of leather on the metal! Good luck.
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@photojournalist11942 жыл бұрын
@@JTCoinRings You welcome
@jeffreyniles6575 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. I new to the craft and excited to learn from your videos
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@Josh-ux5wp2 жыл бұрын
Could this bender be substituted with a ring bending pliers? I just started doing research today, and the price points between pliers and these benders are quite substantial. If I can save some money that would be great
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you? I have a pair of ring bending pliers and in my opinion their not strong enough for all metals. If I could offer a suggestion, I would purchase a Pepe tools ring bending kit because it is very sturdy. I understand you not wanting to invest in that tool right away so the pliers may be a good buy to start off in thinner gauge metal. I hope this helps, thank you for watching and commenting. Please let me know what you decide…take care.
@Josh-ux5wp2 жыл бұрын
@@JTCoinRings thank you for the prompt reply! I am tempted to buy the full kit, but if I can get the pliers to bend the spoons with relative force, that option should suffice.
@Josh-ux5wp2 жыл бұрын
@@JTCoinRings if the material is normal silverware and not stainless steel, could the pliers be a viable option?
@LukesDawgHouse2 жыл бұрын
I have a durston. Works well
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Luke! That is definitely a quality tool you have there. I appreciate you stopping by to watch & comment on the video.
@1RandomMiss2 жыл бұрын
You meant to bend the ends first and then the middle last. More uniform and easier to achieve that nice curve. 👍
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that tip
@1RandomMiss2 жыл бұрын
@@JTCoinRings you got this! 😃
@johndagastino7900 Жыл бұрын
50 percent of your issues is that your tool isn’t anchored. Good luck 👍
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m going to place it on another work bench so it can be secure. I appreciate the comment.
@tinypizzas10 ай бұрын
Also, unless noted, most ring benders are for 1mm max thickness. If you want to bend spoons, you would need a heavy duty bender.@@JTCoinRings
@r0yb0y628 ай бұрын
Yeah I put mine in the vice
@thevintagevu2 жыл бұрын
I agree that the Pepe looks like a much nicer unit
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Secretly, I wanted an excuse to purchase a new tool🤣 …thank you for watching & commenting on the video.
@patriciakeating48746 ай бұрын
Appreciate your review.
@JTCoinRings6 ай бұрын
Thank you watching, I appreciate you 😊
@yourvapingdollar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping it real
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by to watch & comment on this video. I appreciate it.
@_BURRBANK77710 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😎
@JTCoinRings10 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching
@waynewheeler3792 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for the information and advice.
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, thank you for watching!
@Ben-rj7xs2 жыл бұрын
I have heard that pepe tools is the way to go if you are serious about making rings..
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@ManuelLopez-pg6xy2 жыл бұрын
Tell me is the base is metal or not
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
The base is metal…
@SusieRobinette-l2m Жыл бұрын
I wish they would send me something new because it's not really been denying asleep in Mark's you're exactly one hundred percent right but you can't get your money back and lets it cost you more to send it back so they get you ever way they can and if you do send it back it cost you more money than what it's worth
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
So true, it really was a waste of money.
@danielcavazos50094 ай бұрын
You should have secured the bender to a table or vise. If it ain’t secured, u can’t get the tool to work properly. Also you realize that pepetools is 3-4 times the cost of most economy benders. Let’s compare apples to apples sir. Good luck. I use a similar economy version and once secured it, it works like a charm.
@JTCoinRings4 ай бұрын
I will show a video of it secured, I did it some time ago. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback.
@quinnettekiri11112 жыл бұрын
Thank you.. Peace✌️
@JTCoinRings2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching ….
@SusieRobinette-l2m Жыл бұрын
Mine didn't work too good either
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear this. I have definitely have heard mix reviews on this product.
@nemonbuckery5512 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!!🐼✌🏿
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
Your welcome, thanks for watching.
@rakamas4 күн бұрын
👍😊
@santinobanzato12433 ай бұрын
Visto che hai fatto tanta beneficenza perchè guadagni milioni posso lasciarti un mio iban ?
@aarondelagarza8446 Жыл бұрын
I'm leaning towards Pepe's
@JTCoinRings Жыл бұрын
I think it is a great choice, it’s made with quality parts. I’m looking to purchase it as well.