Awesome video! Clear and useful information, very well done - Thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to finding other answers to my beginners questions
That was a very diplomatic description of the economy mill, I am less diplomatic and refer to them as "rubbish" I have been waiting 12 months for replacement rollers for my Pepe
Had the video playing as I was cleaning up the shop. Spent the past 10 days or so buffing and polishing. What a mess! Now I understand why many have a backing cabinet of sorts behind the machine. With a pair of full size bench buffers running 8" wheels, the dust accumulation borders on the remarkable. It's not as if this shop is ever as clean as a jeweler's studio, but this mess is ridiculous. Enjoyed the demo of the rolling mills; not something that I know a lot about. They're pretty cool, to be honest.
Hi Melissa! I'm curious - do you think the economy mill would work for evening out forged texture? I'm trying to slowly build up my studio and I don't have much in the way of money to use, but I've been drooling over the idea of a rolling mill to use for metal recycling for months. You mentioned the economy mill won't work for rolling out ingots, but what about a silver ingot that's already been forged down into a thicker piece of sheet? Do you think it would work fairly well, or would it require an amount of work that essentially defeats the purpose?
Great video. Just purchased a laser engraver/cutter. Looking to roll out 4x4 sheets of gold/silver/brass. From the video looks like Pepe tool double electric would do the job. Any recommendations beside that?
Hi Melissa! What an informative video! I mainly want a mill to add patterns and textures to my metal. Does it make sense for me to buy a Pepe mill or will an economy mill better suit my needs, in your opinion? Are there economy rollers available that will produce designs, not just texture? And lastly, can you run texture plates through an economy mill?
Can you take a manual mill (with reduction gears), remove the handle and attach a pulley wheel in its place, then hook that up to a motor of some kind to make your own electric mill? The price of them is very prohibitive, but they seem to be a real shoulder saver when working with a lot of projects.
Ok, that’s it! I need to trade up my Durston for an electric, probably Pepe, mill!!! Wow! What a beautiful surface on that ingot! Very nice and very comprehensive comparison! Thanks sooo much, Melissa! 👩🏼🎨🌵🔨
Wow! Melissa, you’re going to have to build another shop, if companies keep sending you rolling mills! I’ll take one of those off your hands…Great video. Very informative. Do you know if Pepetools reconditions used mills?
Melissa, Was very pleased to find your video. Can you please tell me what the roll gap between the two rollers on the FIRST rolling mill you discussed. I received one the other day, and find it does not seem to have very much of a roll gap. Please, can you share what size of gap can you get with yours? Thank you, K
Do you mean when you open it completely up? I find that they are usually around 6 mm for the better machines. The lesser quality ones will be much less than that.
I bought a mini Pepe and I’m very disappointed as it will not take a pattern. I’ve tried and wasted many pieces of annealed silver but nothing but the faintest pattern is produced. I have printed on metal at a workshop in the past and never had any problem. Is this because it’s so small?
I don’t know that it should make a difference in the size of the mill. So sorry to hear that you are having issues wit my it. Without seeing what is happening, I am afraid I am not sure what to tell you to try.
tangobravo That is tough. At that price point, you are really limited to the economy mills and as I said in the video, they can be a little finicky. However, having said that, if you use it properly and don’t ask too much of it, the one I reviewed in the video should work just fine.
Hi Melissa, first of all, thank you so much for all the videos you post. I’ve learned so much from them. I am a true beginner to jewelry making and I’m more into wire wrapping jewelry for now. This is why I’m interested in your opinion about the economy rolling mill I’m thinking of getting since all I’m interested in for now is shaping and texturing wire. I want to flatten and add texture to 18 & 20 gauge wire. One of the reasons I like this economy is because I can purchase different texture rollers, which other mills don’t have that option. So my question is, based on your experience, would the economy mill work for what I needed it for? Please advise and once again, thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and tips.
Hello Melissa. I like to melt down my scrap silver and flatten it out to make sheet metal. Currently I do not own a rolling mill, so I am literally using a 3 pound hammer to flatten down my silver. Of course the silver is not perfect like a rolling mill can do. I also would like to make my own wire as well. Will the economy mill work for my idea, or would I need to save up for a while to get a better one? Thank you for your time, have a wonderful day.
Well, you certainly don’t want to go cheap. Maybe have a look at the Durston 130 combo agile mill. You want a machine that is going to work forever and not break.
Hey Melissa great video. Currently trying to decide on a rolling mill. Do you think the economy mill would be ok for flattening silver wire, patterning using paper and brass on to silver?
It would work well for flattening wire. But it is a hit or miss on patterning they metal. Some people have great results, but a lot of the machines do not keep the tension correct the entire time and you end up with uneven printing if you get a printing at all.
did you have any problems with first blue mini roller? I recently purchased a newer model and it has cracked axle shafts at the gear junctions. Bought another one and same thing((((
Awesome video! Clear and useful information, very well done - Thank you!
Subscribed and looking forward to finding other answers to my beginners questions
Thank you, that was a great video.
That was a very diplomatic description of the economy mill, I am less diplomatic and refer to them as "rubbish" I have been waiting 12 months for replacement rollers for my Pepe
Had the video playing as I was cleaning up the shop. Spent the past 10 days or so buffing and polishing. What a mess! Now I understand why many have a backing cabinet of sorts behind the machine. With a pair of full size bench buffers running 8" wheels, the dust accumulation borders on the remarkable. It's not as if this shop is ever as clean as a jeweler's studio, but this mess is ridiculous. Enjoyed the demo of the rolling mills; not something that I know a lot about. They're pretty cool, to be honest.
The prices are the biggest deterrent for me.
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Hi Melissa! I'm curious - do you think the economy mill would work for evening out forged texture? I'm trying to slowly build up my studio and I don't have much in the way of money to use, but I've been drooling over the idea of a rolling mill to use for metal recycling for months. You mentioned the economy mill won't work for rolling out ingots, but what about a silver ingot that's already been forged down into a thicker piece of sheet? Do you think it would work fairly well, or would it require an amount of work that essentially defeats the purpose?
Roselia Bledsoe quite honestly I don’t think it would work well for that.
This video was exactly what I was hoping to find. I wish I could like it more than once. I think you've helped me know what I want to look for.
I am so glad it was helpful.
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Hi, thanks for the video. When you say the roller only open up 6mm, so does that mean you can only put 26< gauge sheet?
It will roll down ingots and wire starting around 4 gauge which is approximately 6mm thick.
Great video. Just purchased a laser engraver/cutter. Looking to roll out 4x4 sheets of gold/silver/brass. From the video looks like Pepe tool double electric would do the job. Any recommendations beside that?
I would also consider looking at the Durston Electric mills, they are also a very good option, just not one that I have in my studio.
@@MelissaMuir thank you. Any specific model?
Yes, that is what I meant. Thank you so much for your response. Really helps.
Hi Melissa! What an informative video! I mainly want a mill to add patterns and textures to my metal. Does it make sense for me to buy a Pepe mill or will an economy mill better suit my needs, in your opinion? Are there economy rollers available that will produce designs, not just texture? And lastly, can you run texture plates through an economy mill?
Can you take a manual mill (with reduction gears), remove the handle and attach a pulley wheel in its place, then hook that up to a motor of some kind to make your own electric mill? The price of them is very prohibitive, but they seem to be a real shoulder saver when working with a lot of projects.
Hi Mom, Which one is the best? The Durston?
I prefer the Durston mills.
Very nice machine for jewellery making ❤
Can you send you to India to buy a rulling mill mission
Ok, that’s it! I need to trade up my Durston for an electric, probably Pepe, mill!!! Wow! What a beautiful surface on that ingot! Very nice and very comprehensive comparison! Thanks sooo much, Melissa! 👩🏼🎨🌵🔨
Wow! Melissa, you’re going to have to build another shop, if companies keep sending you rolling mills! I’ll take one of those off your hands…Great video. Very informative. Do you know if Pepetools reconditions used mills?
Thanks. I do not know if they recondition mills. I don’t believe they do.
Melissa, Was very pleased to find your video. Can you please tell me what the roll gap between the two rollers on the FIRST rolling mill you discussed. I received one the other day, and find it does not seem to have very much of a roll gap. Please, can you share what size of gap can you get with yours? Thank you, K
Do you mean when you open it completely up? I find that they are usually around 6 mm for the better machines. The lesser quality ones will be much less than that.
I bought a mini Pepe and I’m very disappointed as it will not take a pattern. I’ve tried and wasted many pieces of annealed silver but nothing but the faintest pattern is produced. I have printed on metal at a workshop in the past and never had any problem. Is this because it’s so small?
I don’t know that it should make a difference in the size of the mill. So sorry to hear that you are having issues wit my it. Without seeing what is happening, I am afraid I am not sure what to tell you to try.
In your opinion, what is the best rolling mill currently available in the US for $250 u.s. or less? Thanks.
tangobravo That is tough. At that price point, you are really limited to the economy mills and as I said in the video, they can be a little finicky. However, having said that, if you use it properly and don’t ask too much of it, the one I reviewed in the video should work just fine.
Hi Melissa, first of all, thank you so much for all the videos you post. I’ve learned so much from them.
I am a true beginner to jewelry making and I’m more into wire wrapping jewelry for now. This is why I’m interested in your opinion about the economy rolling mill I’m thinking of getting since all I’m interested in for now is shaping and texturing wire. I want to flatten and add texture to 18 & 20 gauge wire. One of the reasons I like this economy is because I can purchase different texture rollers, which other mills don’t have that option. So my question is, based on your experience, would the economy mill work for what I needed it for? Please advise and once again, thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and tips.
Rocio Guillen if all you are doing is wire, then I do think that an economy mill would actually work for that.
What an amazingly helpful video! Thank you!!
Thank you. I am glad you found it helpful
Hello Melissa. I like to melt down my scrap silver and flatten it out to make sheet metal. Currently I do not own a rolling mill, so I am literally using a 3 pound hammer to flatten down my silver. Of course the silver is not perfect like a rolling mill can do. I also would like to make my own wire as well. Will the economy mill work for my idea, or would I need to save up for a while to get a better one? Thank you for your time, have a wonderful day.
I would highly suggest you save up for a good one. The economy mills do not do well with heavy jobs like rolling out sheet.
I am looking for the least expensive option for a mill that will allow me to use pattern plates and wire rolls. What would you suggest?
Well, you certainly don’t want to go cheap. Maybe have a look at the Durston 130 combo agile mill. You want a machine that is going to work forever and not break.
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Hey Melissa great video. Currently trying to decide on a rolling mill. Do you think the economy mill would be ok for flattening silver wire, patterning using paper and brass on to silver?
It would work well for flattening wire. But it is a hit or miss on patterning they metal. Some people have great results, but a lot of the machines do not keep the tension correct the entire time and you end up with uneven printing if you get a printing at all.
@@MelissaMuir thanks so much Melissa. Looks like a Durston my be a safer bet.
@@cpm5292 you would never be sorry buying a Durston. I love my Durston Mills. 🥰
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Very very nice Roling machin i like too
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did you have any problems with first blue mini roller? I recently purchased a newer model and it has cracked axle shafts at the gear junctions. Bought another one and same thing((((
Sadly, there are almost always problems with those.