Unpack and Building the Combination Rolling Mill Review by David Wilson

[@luvovror02]

Thank You! I just purchased this mini rolling mill and I was dismayed it didn't come with a manual. Your video was just what I was looking for.

[@cooksongold]

Fantastic!

[@luvovror02]

3:43, my carton only had three straps when it arrived, two intact and one was cut, the shrink wrap was tattered, but the cartons were still intact. The styro-foam packing was rather shredded but did its job. The roller was not damaged in any way, considering the lack of shrink wrap and all the shipping straps.

[@adiem1653]

I got one recently and used it for first time today after tackling the red grease. Only used it for flattening a .925 half crown but seems OK. Mine came with two extra rollers and a spanner

[@ristorinne5817]

Just got the same mill from CooksOnGold. I have not tried it yet, have not even opened the package, but the plan is to do it tomorrow. So thank you very much for this video. It was simple, very well explained.

[@cooksongold]

Good luck!

[@pattyjones5131]

Dave, thank you so much for this video...I moved recently & had to disassemble my mill. A month later, I found that I had not properly marked all the parts & your video was tremendously helpful. I have it all back together!

[@williamcontrerasfernandez1435]

I bought it recently, it is very good, but I have 2 points. 1: it does not come with the lower roller that is needed to make thread. 2: the maximum opening between the rollers to work them in a safe way is between 1.5mm~2mm if you open it more the side gears separate too much. But in general it is a good laminator in relation to its price.

[@CelticDreamsCoUk]

Some people found the origional printed instructions for the economy rolling mill a little complex. So I hope these several videos help you understand how to use it and some of the many possibilities. If you found this useful then please subscribe to Cooksons channel above and dont forget to give me a "like". Thanks for watching. Dave Wilson.

[@damok9999]

Great overview. I just got mine and I am debating drilling holes through my bench, you really have to secure it. Mine came with seven dies total, the two extra are for making round wire. And there was no mention of the extra dies, surprise bonus.

[@damok9999]

After using the round wire dies (they are more square with rounded corners) I have found it is essential to use a specific mold to make the sterling cylinders for rolling. Since the rolling mill can't roll very thick (limit like 4mm, a little more for round because the bottom die has space) You have to cast 2-4mm cylinders with a reversable mold (it splits into two pieces and is held together with a C-clamp) I have successfully starting making all kinds of band wire, now I would like to master making the more difficult things like flat wire for bezel walls and wide sheets (more than 2 inches is quite difficult) Thanks again CelticDreams, I couldn't have even changed the dies without your video because no instructions came with my unit! Cheers!

[@deborahmazza6210]

Fantastic thank you! I have a new mill and didn't know about the calibration and didn't understand how to change the rolls!!!

[@karenpatrick1097]

Thank you so much. I just bought one of these. This is very helpful too see if before it arrived

[@knutsulflow1062]

Is there gonna be a second groved roller. Like the bottom one. So ill be able to make wire

[@ruemeese]

But can the bottom roller be interchanged with any of the others? A few people have asked but no answer as yet.

[@cooksongold]

No - we don't stock any wire roller or textured roller for the bottom roller.

[@ruemeese]

@cooksongold Thanks, good to know.

[@michellealexander2152]

I thank you so much for this! It was nicely done and very easy to understand. Quick and to the point! I do want to ask because I have never used a mill before but can you use designed plates and texturize your wire with this as well?

[@juliegaterell3843]

Excellent video. Well explained and put me at ease for setting up my new mill! 👍

[@cooksongold]

Great to hear, Julie!

[@Isskannderr]

Hello ! Can I make only triangle wire with one flat and one V shape roller ? If i want to make square wire i nedd two v shape rollers ?

[@kdoughe952]

Can you change oot the bottom roller? I have a student who broke it.

[@BillyGraysonJewelry]

I am having the hardest trouble rolling half round wire with this machine. It is near impossible with the many grooves on the roller. I wish this could roll square. I can only roll flat sheet or flat wire with this. I can’t even roll wire enough so i can pull it thru my drawplate

[@cooksongold]

Sounds like you need something more suited to your tasks: www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/-Range=Rolling_Mills/-Size=0/-Type=0/-Brand=0/-Font=0/&prdsearch=y For more skilled and experienced jewellers like yourself a Durston rolling mill is a great investment whilst the blue rolling mill is perfect for hobbyists or those just starting out.

[@joycecosta3236]

Hi David! Thanks for your teachings! Tell me something, please: If I buy another extra roll in "v" (&"D", obviously...) and mount it superimposed on the original of the comb-set, in the two parts in "v" togheter I will have a perfect square wire or would they not close at a 90º angle?

[@pamackroyd1825]

just bought one.. so exited !!

[@mikepawlowski3950]

What oil do you recommend for the bearings?

[@phoxhaus5686]

Great info! :) In another video you mentioned that the rolling mill makes metal pieces longer, vs wider. Is there a tool that would flatten copper wire, so I can stamp some words on it (for a bangle), and not have it just turn into thinner wire? Thank you for sharing!

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

How do the gears mesh when the roller goes up

[@jasonkhalil4038]

but how can we change the other rolling

[@allanthompson9695]

Very informative video. Thank you David.

[@joecornejo7454]

can u run a spoon though it

[@cooksongold]

Perhaps not!

[@QweRty-kd8dd]

Thank you very much, useful video, greetings from Ukraine

[@cooksongold]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colinbrowndiy4135]

Like it what is the price friend

[@cooksongold]

www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Combination-Rolling-Mill-With-5----Rollers,-Value-Range-prcode-999-AXWA

[@ristorinne5817]

Well, i have used it many times now. It does it´s job and of course it is a " budget-mill " so you can not expect it to be professional. Does any one have problem with the nut from the handle. For me it gets loose all the time. I think the thread on the bolt is wrong way. One very big let down for me was not able to make round- and square wire. You can make only halfround and triangle and you can´t even change the lower roll so you could by a roll for round and square. I bet round and square wire is the most used wires in jewelry. But all in all, it´s good that i can my own sheet.

[@mafia2mom]

I like the gizmo you have on your WD-40 can! smart!

[@jacquiventurini8844]

Cookson gold sold me this. There’s no wire roller for the bottom!!

[@cooksongold]

Just taking a quick look at the product, you should have received 5 rollers in total, the wire roller needs a flat roller for the bottom in order to make D section and V section as one side needs to be flat. www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Combination-Rolling-Mill-With-5----Rollers,-Value-Range-prcode-999-AXWA&query=blue%20rolling%20mill&channel=uk

[@izharahmadgoldsmith420]

How to buy ?

[@cooksongold]

www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/-Range=Rolling_Mills/-Size=0/-Type=0/-Brand=0/-Font=0/&prdsearch=y

[@futureofscienceanddiscover7295]

Great it really helps. I share the video to my brother, thanks.

[@chandrikachary1489]

Hlo sir my name is chandrika .....I need that machine .were we can get that machine....can u say sir

[@cooksongold]

www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Combination-Rolling-Mill-With-5----Rollers,-Value-Range-prcode-999-AXWA

[@bhopaljan5694]

Good job

[@cooksongold]

Thanks

[@serkisshakenians1026]

Thank you so much. God bless you. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.

[@firaskhalid2295]

How much does this machine cost?

[@cooksongold]

www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Combination-Rolling-Mill-With-5----Rollers,-Value-Range-prcode-999-AXWA Follow the link for all the product info and price :)

[@TheUltimatum94]

Hi, where can i find a construction dtawing for this m/c as its a project in my college and i cant find the right dimensions

[@cooksongold]

Hiya, what dimensions are you after?

[@TheUltimatum94]

Like the power screw and gears dimensions that would be very helpful thank you

[@cooksongold]

@@TheUltimatum94 Hi there, measurements can be found in this PDF: bit.ly/35CytLm

[@adawg3032]

Cooksongold dang I know this comment wasn’t toward me but your the goat for helping dude like that

[@TheHarleyhillbilly]

What I want a rolling mill for us to mill down 90 percent U.S. dimes to make jewelry will this mill work for that? I just need flat sheets of silver.

[@cooksongold]

We are unable to offer advice on manipulating coins for jewellery use. Please get in contact with the relevant mint office for advice

[@tango-bravo]

Where can this mill be purchased?

[@cooksongold]

Hi there, it can be purchased via our site - cooksongold.com. All further details are in the caption. Hope this helps

[@dexterallendaquioag244]

can someone please tell me what are the dimension in every piece of the rolling mill? thanks a lot. 😁😁👍

[@dexterallendaquioag244]

+Cooksongold thanks thanks

[@cooksongold]

+Dexter Allen Daquioag Hi Dexter, full details on the dimensions of this product (including the roller size) can be found on the product page here: bit.ly/1OhRVB9. For any other questions, feel free to give us a ring on 0345 100 1122 or email [e-mail] :)

[@عبداللهمحمد-ش1ذ5ح]

hi david can you help me i want a technical drawing of this machine ?

[@cooksongold]

Hi there, can we ask what this is for?

[@عبداللهمحمد-ش1ذ5ح]

pleas text me on my AMIL [e-mail]

[@jamesmuthukui9355]

Nice job keep it up

[@cooksongold]

Thanks!

[@reginamartinssoaressilva4200]

Boa tarde! comprei um laminador deste modelo! Gostaria de assistir um video em portugues, de como troca-los rolos! Obrigado!

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!...

[@jcbbe]

Thanks buddy

[@bobbymack7995]

Don’t forget to keep machine oil on to cogs😎

[@cooksongold]

Great advice!

[@TheArtisanTouch]

I bought one broke within a day. This is one of those you get what you pay for

[@joejeweller7614]

I disagree with you about Durston being the best mill I think most would argue that the German made Dinkel K65 is the best mill out there.

[@cooksongold]

Hi Kevin, we now sell replacement rollers for the Combination Rolling Mill here: bit.ly/1SbQT8F

[@saitdesigns]

BUYER BEWARE Do not buy this machine if you want to roll any silver flat!!! It's crap unless all you want to do is texture already rolled metal... I bought one to do the basic job of rolling silver out but it won't do that without a huge amount of difficulty which was backed up by their technical department.. but they refused to give me a refund!!! Their customer service staff were rude and unhelpful...

[@mjremy2605]

GBP 131 or USD $150 without shipping price. This is cheaper than the $167 Vevor Mill on Amazon with shipping included. Compare this to Durston Mini Mill at $870 sans shipping! Regular size Durston is over $1350 - ridiculous!

[@cooksongold]

We've had one in our office for 10 years that still works to perfection!

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

Reckon I could use this to press sugarcane?

[@TheArtisanTouch]

Trash

[@thisissoeasy]

If he says "SO" one more time, I'm going to hit him!