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laserglass 2008-10-12 2:37pm

tool to loosen a stuck bead
 
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ever get a bead stuck on real good. here is a cheap and easy tool to get it off. go to your local Lowe's or Home Depot, and get a riveting tool. they come with inserts for several size wires including most of the standard mandrel sizes. soak and clean off most of the bead release, then insert the mandrel into the proper size hole. snug the bead up close to the tip. then apply gentle pressure and the bead will come free. if you like a small O ring can go in between the tool and the bead to minimize chipping. then soak in an ultrasonic cleaner to clean out the rest of the bead release. finish with a small brush and you are done.

Sherry 2008-10-12 3:22pm

Well that's fairly brilliant Mark! Thanks!

Alex9 2008-10-12 3:31pm

I have got to try this! I have some real beauties that are currently plant sticks...but I'd sure love to make something with them. Thanks so much for the tip!

Katie Gee 2008-10-12 3:38pm

Hey Mark, how much do those run, if you don't mind me asking ??



Kathy

squid 2008-10-12 3:46pm

Here is one from Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...10000003+90282

$18 and can fit 3/32, 1/8,5/32, and 3/16 sizes.

Anne Ricketts 2008-10-12 3:51pm

Would this work? http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...00S&lpage=none

Janetlee 2008-10-12 4:00pm

Thank you Mark!!!!!!!
Check Harbor Freight too.
I've seen them in the store.
Janet

lilacwind 2008-10-12 4:17pm

Thanks for the info. I certainly have too many plant pokes!!
Mimi
www.lilacwindartglass.etsy.com

SadiesJewels 2008-10-12 4:23pm

Cool - I have one of these tools ... going to give it a go!

menty666 2008-10-12 6:59pm

dang, that's pretty darn smart. And it gives me a use for the rivet gun. I swear, you buy it for that immediate use, then into some dark recess it skitters never to see the light again.

Karen Hardy 2008-10-12 7:18pm

Mark, you are smarter than the average bear!
Good use for non-bead tools!!!!

nana 2008-10-12 9:19pm

Mark,
Thanks for sharing. That is brilliant....Do you clean your beads with an ultrasonic machine???

laserglass 2008-10-13 5:16am

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Originally Posted by nana (Post 2128233)
Mark,
Thanks for sharing. That is brilliant....Do you clean your beads with an ultrasonic machine???


yes, use windex in the ultrasonic cleaner, or maybe a bit of vinegar water. turn on the ultrasonic power for a few minutes and most of the bead relase will be cleaned out. finish with a small brush.

Alex9 2008-10-13 11:41am

Ok...just have to say...this method is slicker than snot!!!! Went down and purchased the riveting tool...got it home and tried it on a bead that's been stuck for quite awhile. Not only was the mandrel bent but the bead was 50mm long and I suspect the release had broken somewhere while I was making it. The riveting tool had no problem getting it free! Call me one happy camper, Mark thank you again...truly a brilliant idea!!!

tt4st 2008-10-13 1:41pm

Mark, you're a G E N I U S ! ! ! Thanks for sharing!

kbinkster 2008-10-13 2:22pm

Cool! I will have to put one of these on the shopping list.

Mark is a very smart guy, no doubt about it.

evolvingBeau 2008-10-13 2:53pm

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Originally Posted by laserglass (Post 2128447)
yes, use windex in the ultrasonic cleaner, or maybe a bit of vinegar water. turn on the ultrasonic power for a few minutes and most of the bead relase will be cleaned out. finish with a small brush.

That recipe is fine for most beads but remeber that vinegar, windex or any other acid will dull the shiny finish on any exposed reduction/silver glass.

Moth 2008-10-13 5:16pm

I use non-sudsing ammonia in my ultrasonic and I've never had trouble with dull reduction glass. I cut it with water about 2:1...maybe that helps?

Great idea, Mark. You are pretty sharp.

~~Mary

sunnyone 2008-10-14 7:43am

hehe...i was going to post *hammer* : ) great idea mark! I was just gonna chuck a really pretty bead...now I'm off to home depot!

Anne Ricketts 2008-10-14 7:54am

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Originally Posted by Alex9 (Post 2128943)
Ok...just have to say...this method is slicker than snot!!!! Went down and purchased the riveting tool...got it home and tried it on a bead that's been stuck for quite awhile. Not only was the mandrel bent but the bead was 50mm long and I suspect the release had broken somewhere while I was making it. The riveting tool had no problem getting it free! Call me one happy camper, Mark thank you again...truly a brilliant idea!!!

So your mandrel didn't bend more with this tool? Your bead didnt break right?

Elegance_1 2008-10-14 8:51am

Whoa! We have an old one at the house. Guess what I'm doing when I get home? :koolaid:

evolvingBeau 2008-10-14 8:57am

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Originally Posted by Moth (Post 2129519)
I use non-sudsing ammonia in my ultrasonic and I've never had trouble with dull reduction glass. I cut it with water about 2:1...maybe that helps?

Great idea, Mark. You are pretty sharp.

~~Mary

Cool, good to know Mary.
Maybe ammonia doesn't have the same problem that I've seen with vinegar? I just figured that it was an acid so it would have the same effect. Could just be a matter of how long it stays in there.. We can always experiment with some reject beads or just a reduced piece of stringer.

neagle 2008-10-14 9:25am

This is wonderful! Thanks so much for posting!!! I'm off to Lowe's.....

laserglass 2008-10-17 1:05pm

someone at WC found one of these tools at harbor freight for $4.50.

Alex9 2008-10-17 1:46pm

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Originally Posted by Anne Ricketts (Post 2130545)
So your mandrel didn't bend more with this tool? Your bead didnt break right?

Right...the mandrel did not bend (any more than it already was) and the bead did not crack or break...

My only wish is I could find a riveting tool to accommodate the 1/16th mandrel...those are still plant stakes...*sigh*

Anne Ricketts 2008-10-17 1:50pm

I know! That's the size I use the most!

laserglass 2008-10-17 2:43pm

the tool might work with mandrels that are not the size of the holes in the tool. pick a hole size that will allow your mandrel to be inserted, as close to the mandrel size as you can, and give it a try.

laserglass 2008-11-04 12:06pm

i was wondering if anyone tried this idea, and found it useful. i know a couple of people tried it as reported in this thread. i have found it to be quite useful and now i use it on all beads. the o ring really helps to minimize chipping.

playswithfire104 2008-11-04 3:16pm

So riveting tool is what this tool is called? I won't get that another-clueless-woman look if I ask for a riveting tool? :rolleyes:

JennyC 2008-11-05 11:52am

AWESOME idea! I am totally getting one of these today!


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