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Old 2012-06-21, 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by Frit Diva View Post
Oh my gosh, Neena, I think you're right about that! The mandrel dents would need to be fairly deep, but hey you can make one just for that purpose. How smart you are! Please post back here after you try it and let us know how it works.


Jo
I dipped mandrels last night and used my brand new Diet Pepsi frit tray/bead release holder. I used an awl and tapped it with a hammer to get the mandrel dents. The awl wanted to slip off, and I think my dents probably could have been deeper, but it worked just fine. If you let the bead release "mound up" without spilling over, I don't think you would even need the mandrel dents. I had been using a plastic lid that came on a can of dog food and it had started to split. The drink can tray is definitely better and with the way I drink Diet Pepsi, I have an unending supply!
Vicki
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