Some of the new sets come with a set of Delrin dies too, great for soft aluminium wires. Dave.

Check out Pepetools RING SHANK BENDER for the thicker ones. Link below. Dave pepetools.com/discount/CELTIC?redirect=/products/ring-shank-bending-tool#?aff=4

+GaminOnYa Its a useful tool for making rings. Also check out my video on making a ring, it may give you some ideas.... Dave. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5p4laR11Lm6h2g.html

+Mary McMillan Presume you mean "seen" not soon. Thanks for the lovely comments. I've waited along time to get my hands on one. I keep in regular contact with Pepe tools and I can tell you that a new version will be out soon, so watch this space for an official video. ; )

Perhaps check out some of my how to project videos. Greta fun to see how something is made. Thanks for the lovely comments. Dave

Yes indeed. Once you clamp it down, you can get much more force than you could with pliers. I find it also helps to keep the sides parallel too. Note on Pepe's site they also have some larger ring shank benders and also a wedding ring stretcher / reducer with integrated shank bender too. (hoping to get one of those soon, video when I do). Dave

As an update, I just received my Pepetools ring bender and mounted it to my bench, and just tried it out. The latest unit looks a bit different: the posts and dies are now nickel plated, which will prevent rust. The other parts are black anodized and look quite nice. There is also a set of 6 strong Delrin dies--which I suspect I'll used a lot--and I'll explain why. I found the nickel/steel dies often leave some tool marks--most notably when using the 12mm or angled die/mandrel sets. These tool marks aren't too deep and are quickly polished away. However, since I often polish or apply gold and designs before I bend the ring, I've found the Delrin dies are much easier on the surface. I can already see it's a very nice tool that will save a lot of time when making rings.

Thank you. Dave

You are so welcome! Dave

Thanks. Dave.

Thanks for watching. Dave

Glad it was helpful! Dave

Silver plate? What do you suppose is going to happen when you heat it? you will likely melt off the silver plating and make a mess. Much better to use sterling silver spoons and anneal them, you can then polish them up later. Dave.

"Another company"... hmm...I think I know who you mean. David of Pepe tools actually invented and designed this tool, but sadly most of his designs simply get copied. Thanks for watching. Dave

@@CelticDreamsCoUk yes I remember reading one of your comments regarding this issue, I didnt know about it and already had ordered other machines from the same company. If I knew about it I would defenetly consider buying the Pepe tools ring bender instead of the other... Thank you ether way for reply and I enjoy a lot your videos! Take care

Glad it was helpful! Dave

The thickness is (to some extent) determined by the size of the post you are using, as the smaller posts will allow a greater gap between the post and the die. Although a lot of people use this for making spoon rings, it's not really what it was designed for. As the name suggest it was designed for silver and gold for making rings (eg wedding bands). Pepe also make a more robust ring bender with a much longer handle and will bend pretty much anything. This is ideally suited to what you are doing. See link. Dave pepetools.com/ring-tools/ring-shank-bending-tool

Yes Pepe make a ring shank bender which is more robust and bigger for more heavy duty items. Either on its own or integrated into a ring bender. See links. Mr Khan, community leader ? Dave pepetools.com/collections/bench-tools-1/products/ring-shank-bending-tool pepetools.com/collections/ring-tools-1/products/combination-ring-stretcher-reducer-bender

Yes indeed,You can bend spoons and heavy rings. Better if it's annealed of course, to prevent it springing back. Dave

Have fun! Dave

Thanks for watching. Dave.

Ah yes, "Silica Gel" . You get them in the packaging of electrical items and such. little paper packets look rather like salt, and they absorb moisture. I always keep them. You can get huge bags too, for use in your car, to stop the windows steaming up, or to remove condensation. Look on ebay or Amazon for "Silica gel" . Dave.

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Celtic Dreams Thanks Dave

You're welcome. Dave

Thanks for watching. Dave

Long story... I was reviewing tools for "a big British jewellery tool supplier", and I suggested that they sell the Pepe Ring bender and Pepe Jump ring maker. Some time later they then started selling a "British made", ring bender and a "British made"Jump ring maker. Basically a British tool company (whom I wont mention) had ripped off several Pepe designs and copied their leading products. As such, when I was offered a jump ring maker from that certain British company (for free), I sent it back refusing to test a shameless copy. (...It even had a genuine Pepe blade in it !!). Disgusting. I work very closely with Pepe tools, testing and helping to improve their tools, so I get quite annoyed when other companies then copy their work . So in my opinion, if you want the best then get the originals, Made in the USA by Pepe tools. Avoid Chinese fakes and British rip offs. In the UK Genuine Pepe Tools are sold by Sutton tools... If a tool is worth buying , then buy it from the people who created it. Dave. www.bettsmetalsales.com/p-Superior-Ring-Bending-Tool?SelectMaterial=TOO&selectCode=TOOLSRM046

Hello Dave, Thanks for your honest answer. This made it a lot easier for me to decide to order the real and genuine Pepetools Superior Ringbender. I hope it will be here soon. I can't wait to use it. Greetings from The Netherlands.,

That depends on what you are bolting it to, the thickness of your worktop, and weather you want to bolt through or screw down. Dave

Glad I've inspired you. Thanks for watching. Dave

Olhe para Pepetools.com e encontre um fornecedor no Brasil. Ou entre em contato com eles e eles podem enviar o item para você. Dave pepetools.com/contact-us

This tool is a ring bender, for bending rings. silver and gold work well. Dave

@@CelticDreamsCoUk thank you very much for your reply.

You're Welcome. Dave

The post are 18 mm high. So that's about the max width you want in order to get a perfect bend with all the material in contact with the post and die. Yes, you can bend wider material. In this case you should mark up the work accurately and once bent, flip it over and bend it from the other side. Hope this makes sense. Dave.

Thanks Dave. I appreciate your feedback. Love your videos by the way. :)

Difficult without seeing them. But if you see something from China for $10 or so, then it's probably fake. Check out Pepe's site and look for your local distributor, and always buy from a reputable source. Dave.

I don't know where where you live, or even what country. So not sure how you expect me to answer specifically. But you can buy direct from Pepetools. See link Dave pepetools.com/collections/ring-tools-1/products/superior-ring-bending-tool?aff=4

All my Pepetools come direct from the USA. The only UK current distributor is Betts Metals. see link. But if you don't see what you want, just get in touch with Pepe info@pepetools.com and and ask them, they will be happy to help. Dave www.bettsmetalsales.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pepe

Thanks Dave. Would make sense if you were the distributor, after all you’re the one doing a great job of promoting Pepe tools. Much rather you made the profit! Just a thought!

I have discussed it, but the problem with these heavy tools is the shipping from the USA to the UK. Plus the import tax. So not (at present) a very profitable idea.Shame, as so many people ask me where to buy one. It's frustrating. Thanks for watching.Dave

+Hollidae Perigan I don't know what Country you are in, so difficult for me to answer personally. But follow this link.... Dave. pepetools.com/dealer-locator

Square wire, yes indeed. But I'm not sure what you mean by "Size 8". Many people use the ring bender to bend spoons and forks to make jewellery, so it's pretty strong. Dave.

8 gauge square wire is what i meant to say

8 gauge wire is about 3.3 mm so yes that's absolutely fine., it will bend with ease. Dave.

Celtic Dreams Do you need to anneal metal before using it?

You do see them on eBay very occasionally, but not many. You really need to to go to a jewellery supplier. To find your local dealer check out Pepe's website. Dave.

Well..there's more than one way to bend a spoon. ; ) Dave.

See the link in the description for the latest prices. Dave

I am just a jeweller reviewing a tool (which is very good), So perhaps don't take out your frustrations on me. I don’t sell them, and NO I did not get paid to make this video - not by anyone. If people buy the tool or don’t buy it, does not affect me as I don’t sell them. I am just sharing my knowledge with others. But in a spirit of openness, I have published your comment. I must say that your description of the product I find very surprising. I have many Pepetools items and I have seen first hand the standards, the state of the art machinery and extreme tolerances they work to at the factory. The tool in my video is a genuine item direct from the factory and as you see the quality is superb. I'm not even sure how Pepetools could make something as you describe which is so faulty - as they work in small batches I just don't see how that could even happen. However, I am aware that there are a lot of fakes and copies on the market, which do have the poor quality issues you mention - especially fakes from China. Unless you bought it directly from Pepetools, via their official website, then I would strongly suspect you bought a fake. Your alleged response from Pepetools is also surprising, they are a family run company and are ‘genuinely’ nice decent people. I personally know they do many "very" generous acts to support charities, groups and individuals. I've known them for years, I can't imagine they would make such a sarcastic comment, degrading their own tools. I can't see any company would say something like that - Unless of course they knew you bought a fake. This is not the only video on this tool and the others appear to be favourable ones. Perhaps you could make your own review video showing the tool you purchased, highlighting the issues and explaining where you got it from? Surely that would be helpful to other viewers. Dave

Hi. Obviously its impossible to give you a price in your own currency, as I don't know where you are. But here in the UK it retails for £199. To find your local retailer check out Pepe's list of dealers.... Dave. www.pepetools.com/dealer-locator

295 USD amazon

pepetools.com/?aff=4 Thanks, Dave

No there isn't. It's not a spoon bender and that's not what it was designed for. For bending spoons you should consider the Pepe Ring shank bender. Much larger and more leverage, designed for thicker materials. Dave pepetools.com/collections/ring-tools-1/products/ring-bender

Pepetools are made in the USA, so I guess shipping to Greece is expensive, same here in the UK we also have to pay import duty and tax. For heavy and expensive items it can really bump up the cost of buying tools from the USA. Either way, its worth sending an email to pepetools and asking them if there is anything they can do. Perhaps they can ship it differently. I'm sure they will do what they can to help. Dave

Indeed. All Pepe tools are designed and manufactured in the USA. Dave.

A valid point. for long term storage I'd probably use something thicker like grease. But when in normal use, a quick spray is very easy and works well for me, to clean, lubricate and protect. Dave

The idea with my channel and the videos is to explain "everything" even for a beginner, and allow fellow silversmiths to make an intelligent and informed decision before buying a tool. I guess not everyone has your superior intellect. Dave

* * I have published this comment,as you are completely wrong.* * The brown marks you see are "brown grease", a thick sticky grease applied to the piston as it is a moving part. It also helps protect the item whilst in transit. You imply that anything not made of brass or stainless must be cheap. Why ? Give the guys at Pepe some credit, the guys are professional engineers, born and bread. All the products go through months and sometimes years of testing and designing before going to market. Obviously the item is not brass, that would not be strong enough, stainless, likewise does not have the correct hardening properties. Its made from carbon tool steel which is then hardened. Pretty much the same material as every other metal tool in my workshop. Pliers, files, bench tools, vice, etc are all hardened carbon steel. I don't have any brass pliers, and i don't have any stainless steel files. Hence the name "tool steel". I live by the sea in the very wet and damp north of England, - a highly corrosive atmosphere. Outside, metal garden furniture will last a year before disintegrating. But in my workshop, my ring bender is fine....and there is no need to send it back. Dave

Looks like i goofed then... Apologies all round. Fell free to wipe me from the comments. Just going on what I have seen in the past...... Peace all..

Thanks for the CV. Perhaps not everyone has your vast experience and skills. I've only been making jewellery for the past 19 years, so as a beginner I find tools like this very useful. Thanks for watching.Dave