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Title: So...what size madrels should `I buy
Post by: jammie on August 01, 2009, 11:28:21 AM

I have to buy mandrels, can anyone tell me what size to buy, they are different thickness and different lenghts so I'm unsure what size to get to start with, can I just buy one pack of one size as I've not got cash to spend on getting a variety
Oh, and is a fire extinguisher better than a fire blanket :) My work directions advisor went a bit pale when I told him all I needed now was some mandrels a tin of gas and a fire extinguisher :)

thanks Jean

Title: Re: So...what size madrels should `I buy
Post by: turnedlight on August 01, 2009, 11:45:25 AM

To start with, I'd buy the thicker ones, as they won't bend so easily when trying to get off a stuck bead.

Title: Re: So...what size madrels should `I buy
Post by: jammie on August 01, 2009, 11:47:25 AM

So what thickness number would that be then ?

Title: Re: So...what size madrels should `I buy
Post by: turnedlight on August 01, 2009, 11:56:56 AM

The 2.4mm wide ones. I have a mix of long and short, and I don't really find there's much of a difference in using either, whereas with the thinner ones I like them to be longer.

Title: Re: So...what size madrels should `I buy
Post by: jammie on August 01, 2009, 12:10:30 PM

thanks kathryn !! :)

Frit-Happens !

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