tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post3408298361590438410..comments2024-03-18T15:36:18.461-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Which Disc Cutter to Get for Jewelry Making?The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-70520375841026298452012-04-22T08:58:47.638-04:002012-04-22T08:58:47.638-04:00Sigh. Thanks for sharing that info though about di...Sigh. Thanks for sharing that info though about different shapes.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-60954232455808647632012-04-22T08:30:09.850-04:002012-04-22T08:30:09.850-04:00Stumbled on this post and saw Pearl Blay wishing f...Stumbled on this post and saw Pearl Blay wishing for more shapes in a disc cutter - check out Rio Grande for new disc cutters in different shapes ... pricey, though<br /><br />http://www.riogrande.com/Search/disc-cuttersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-31972269524523909322012-03-05T13:57:39.834-05:002012-03-05T13:57:39.834-05:00I have the Pepe 194.10 model. It has a thumb screw...I have the Pepe 194.10 model. It has a thumb screw in the middle which holds tightly to the metal, so you get a clean cut. It goes from 1/8" to 1/2". It suits my limited use fine, but I see the advantages of the Swanstrom one. Maybe one day if I have used the one I have enough to justify it, I will up grade. Love the idea of the centering punches. Making washers with my set is next to impossible!Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutorhttp://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-045-feb-2012-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/15139/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-68163704552605554672012-03-04T16:10:39.551-05:002012-03-04T16:10:39.551-05:00You'll be happy you did. I had to go thru seve...You'll be happy you did. I had to go thru several over the years before I got off my assets and bought it. It's expensive but you are going to save going thru all the rest to get here and that's even more expensive. Speaking from experience.<br /><br />(via Facebook)Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-69038784666619374192012-03-04T14:26:29.008-05:002012-03-04T14:26:29.008-05:00Pearl, I'm going to send a link to this post t...Pearl, I'm going to send a link to this post to Mr. Sequin -- we've been thinking of getting a disc cutter, and I love the idea of being able to make washers. Thanks! :)<br /><br />Also, thanks to Roberta for her comment -- I suspected that the Swanstrom was the best one to get, and ease of use is a big issue for me, being not-so-strong.Sarah Sequinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221653054315631804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-62127820641757900912012-03-04T11:41:16.633-05:002012-03-04T11:41:16.633-05:00Good tips, Roberta. I also wish there were more s...Good tips, Roberta. I also wish there were more shapes available than just round!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-21960175629818096882012-03-04T11:38:10.312-05:002012-03-04T11:38:10.312-05:00The Swanstrom is the one to get. The cheaper ones ...The Swanstrom is the one to get. The cheaper ones are really hard on your wrists and arms. My advice is, don't buy the cheap ones in this case.<br /><br />Wait until you can afford the god one. You may find you will make more since the ease of use is a factor. My two cents.Roberta Warshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869094383053871169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-32490497581149053062012-03-04T08:36:30.836-05:002012-03-04T08:36:30.836-05:00Ooooh, lucky you! I too want the Swanstrom but I ...Ooooh, lucky you! I too want the Swanstrom but I do not make enough disc jewelry to warrant buying the top of the line. May be I should keep an eye out for sales!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-48518010518170317572012-03-04T07:43:04.886-05:002012-03-04T07:43:04.886-05:00I got myself a disc cutter with some Christmas mon...I got myself a disc cutter with some Christmas money. I did my research and came to the conclusion that the Swanstrom model is the one to get, 'long lasting, stays sharp, the only one you will ever need' and it was on sale not too long ago at Rio Grande at I put down the bucks for it.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com