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So glad you enjoyed the video! Let us know if you have any questions about this tool, we're happy to make more videos about it. We also carry many fun patterned wire rollers that can be used with this mill to make cool bangles, stacking rings, and decorative elements!

Hi, That does make perfect sense. I suppose I was aware of it to some extent, but didn't know how best to articulate it in a way that is most helpful for people that just need to know the basics of disc cutters, so thank you for that. We get a lot of basic questions like "which one is best?" and "how do I use it?" and just wanted to give an overview of features to look for for people that have never encountered the tool before. We generally don't encounter the sheared punches in combination with the fixed gap tools, they are usually on the adjustable ones with the handle - but I would assume the same.

P = ltτ P = shearing force (N) l = stamping perimeter (mm) t = part thickness (mm) τ = material shear strength (MPa) 1N of force = 0.0001019716213 tons of force Shearing/concave cutting dies will reduce the required force

Please see the link in the description to view price and product info.

Glad we were able to help! :)

Hi, we do not recommend using these disc cutters on metal as thick as that, sorry.

No problem! I hope you got that texture plate working for you. Be sure to check out the instructional PDF - there's a link in the video description. It has detailed instructions alongside clear photos, and a sort of "exploded view" of how all the parts go together.

Hi, This would be a good situation for JAX Brown patina. When you apply it, it will leave a very flat brown color, so depending on how you would like the final finish to look, you may want to buff it off the highlights a bit with either steel wool or a polishing cloth. It could take a few tries of patina and cleaning before you figure out the process that will produce the finish you want. JAX Chemical's website also has a lot of great tips for application. We specialize in jewelry so the scope of our knowledge is a bit limited, but JAX formulates these patinas for more industrial uses, so they're very equipped to provide advice for a situation like this.

Hi, yes, it was softened using a butane torch. I don't know much about working with vintage tins, but I imagine they are soft enough without annealing and that the heat would just destroy them, so I wouldn't worry about the torching. We haven't tested this tool on tins, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. I would recommend that you face the printed side downward to avoid scratches.

Hi, It depends on the product. Most of these work within a few seconds to a few minutes. Some others such as JAX's green patina take a little longer - depending on desired results, it can be up to a few hours.

Hi, This product is available on our website, www.seattlefindings.com You can find a direct link to the product in the video description.

Hi Ian, This mill is available with many different roller types. If you want to make full round wire, you need to buy a matched set of rollers. The rollers have to be machined together as a match for them to work well together, you cannot purchase just a single roller for the bottom. These roller sets will make a standard wire stock that is neither round nor square - because of the design of a rolling mill and the way roller adjustments work, rolling directly to round wire is not generally feasible. You will see this same sort of octagonal shape of stock on high end machines such as Cavallin and Durston. In order to arrive at a round wire, you will need to pull your rolled out stock through a draw plate. For square you can either roll it on each side in flat rollers to achieve an even square shape, or you can use a square draw plate.

Hi, There is a link to the product in the video description. I've copied it below as well. The price is USD $119.95 www.seattlefindings.com/Mini-Roller-Wire-Shaper-and-Ring-Stretching-Tool_p_4914.html Best wishes, Seattle Findings

Hello, The prices of all of our products can be found on our website: www.seattlefindings.com

Hi Freya, Sorry for the delayed response. The gold finish does not work well on silver. If you shop for this product online, you may see some label photos saying it works on silver - JAX is removing this from the label due to mixed results, so don't trust the label on that. I've seen a few times that it can make a warmtoned gold-like effect sometimes, but it really isn't consistent.

Hi, Unfortunately, we haven't done a lot of experiments with sealing. JAX Chemical seems to generally not recommend any sealant on their products, claiming that it generally just is more trouble than its worth. Whether to use a sealant and what sealant is best to use is going to depend heavily on the project (is it jewelry, is it sculpture, is it indoor, is it outdoor, etc) and the patina used (as they can react differently to different situations).

Hi Jane, So glad this was useful to you! We might be doing this video again in higher quality soon since this one is a bit old and has no sound. So let us know if there's anything important about the rolling mill that you think we should include!

Hi Hanks, Per the label, the main concern with this product is skin contact. It is recommended to not breathe any vapors directly off the liquid, but so long as you keep it away from your face and off your skin, you shouldn't have much to worry about. You can wear an N95 if you're feeling extra cautious, but the label doesn't warn against using it indoors and it doesn't seem to produce any significant fumes.

Hi Carol, No, we haven't. Unfortunately, since we specialize in jewelry/metalwork, it would be difficult for us to pull together a stained glass project. We just don't carry the other products necessary to make it happen easily and don't have much experience in that craft. We may demonstrate the copper plating solution at some point, but it would likely be a demonstration of it covering silver solder joints in copper jewelry.

Hi Susanne, Are you sure the two gears on the top were fully tightened down before you put the T-shaped bar back in the top? If they weren't tightened all the way down, it could have ended up making the rollers uneven. This is the most common issue. Another issue that can stop it from closing completely is the alignment of the small gears on the side. If the top roller isn't put back in place so that the gears interlock nicely, it might get stuck in an open position until the gear is adjusted so that the teeth align correctly. This can be hard to describe in text, or to understand the exact problem that you're experiencing without seeing photos or videos of the problem. If the rolling mill is from Seattle Findings and the above didn't help solve the issue for you, feel free to send along an email with some photos showing the issues you're having and our team might be able to help figure it out.

@@seattlefindings4880 Thank you very much for your reply! I tried both, but will open the mill again and repeat all carefully another time! If it still won´t work I will send you an e-mail as you said! Thank you very much!

Hi! So, if the powders are raw metals, and not coated in anything, they should react fine with the patinas that are formulated for that specific metal. However, you may encounter a problem when it is time to rinse the patina off and dry the metal powder. Especially with iron, as it might rust while you are waiting for it to dry. A possible approach could be using the least amount of patina possible, stirring it in to a bit of metal powder, and allowing it to evaporate instead of rinsing. Another approach I've seen is applying patinas after the resin is cured. This isn't as effective or as uniform as some would like, but it seems to work well for distress type finishes like rust. It may be important to note that in this case I've seen the caster coat the inside of the mold with a layer of powder before filling with resin, leaving a higher concentration of metal on the surface. I haven't seen JAX in particular used in this way, though, this is mostly generic and anecdotal info. If you decide to give it a try, let us know how it goes!