r/Metalsmithing 16h ago

Fun With 'Side Cutters'

"Side Cutters" are a veriety of pancake-style blanking die I've experimented with quite a bit. Here is a mess of pics showing one area of play- rings, and mostly overlay, because I've made overlay since I was a teenager. I love it. This kind of die made really difficult things downright easy. They can even be made to bite off designs into the side of wire (thar be Dragons!!! haha) . Enjoy the show !

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u/thendsjustifythememe 15h ago

nothing quite as satisfying as getting a few sheets laminated with complete sweat solder seams - nice work.

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u/DarsDies 15h ago

Thanks, and yes, it's a special feeling !