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How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Inverted Mandrel

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Instructions

Step 1
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Insert the inverted mandrel into the base of the CONETASTIC Tool (sold separately) with flat side of the mandrel shank aligned with the set screw.

Step 2
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Use an Allen wrench to tighten the inverted mandrel into place.

Step 3
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Insert wire into the hole at the base of the mandrel to secure the wire for wrapping.

Step 4
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Holding and guiding the wire with your fingers, turn the CONETASTIC tool to wrap the wire around the mandrel.

Step 5
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Continue turning the tool to wrap the wire around the mandrel.

Step 6
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Finish wrapping when you reach the desired length of your cone.

Step 7
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Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the end of the wire.

Step 8
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Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the wire at the bottom to release it from the hole.

Step 9
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Use the allen wrench to loosen the mandrel and remove it from the CONETASTIC tool.

Step 10
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Remove the cone from the mandrel.


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