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Tutorial
Using Looping Pliers to make Eyepins
Get the exact same loop everytime with these stepped looping pliers
| Step 1- Place the headpin at one of the 3 sized "steps" on the mandrill- according to the size of the loop you want to make - ours shown using the smallest one at the end | Step 2. Squeeze to start the loop |
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| Step 3. Roll all the way over the mandrill | Step 4. Now twist the other side all the way over |
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| Step 5. Remove from pliers | Step 6. Cut with your flush cutters |
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| Step 7. If needed tighten loop up | Step 8. Put back in pliers, hold tight with shank near edge of pliers and bend back so loop is now centered |
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| Step 9. You've now made your own eyepin | Looping pliers can be good for "in-close" work too |
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| Use round nose pliers to finish and tighten the loop |
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its up to you
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