Okay, Michelle... I blame you!
I read this thread and popped (heheh) over to Mangobeads Etsy store and the next thing I know I have just bought 4 mandrels, extra tops extra backs and the 3 part pieces... and the tutorial bundle... I am now on the Tandy Leather site buying stuff to make leather bracelets... and this my dear Michelle, is.all.your.fault.
PS - I have the tutorials and they are awesome. I am glad I have some cab mandrels to at least practice with even if they won't fit the popper pieces.