How to Use the Wire Curling Mandrel
Wire curling mandrels give you the opportunity to easily hand make your own consistently sized jump rings and wire coils from soft metals.
Instructions
Step 1
Insert cut end of wire into slot on tool shaft
Step 2
Hold wire end in non-dominant hand, with dominant hand, manually turn tool handle to create desired amount of wire loops
Step 3
Slide wire loop off tool shaft
Step 4
Using flush-cutters, cut the wire loops to create jumprings
Step 5
Using chain-nose pliers, work the jumpring into a secure closed position
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