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What is a Bead Reamer?

By on July 7, 2014
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by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com

Tool of the Week for July 7, 2014

This week’s Featured Tool is the Bead Reamer

Bead Reamers make quick work of those little adjustments that every beader needs to make. No jewelry tool box is complete without a bead reamer. Whether you need a motorized diamond bead reamer for big jobs, or a manual bead reamer for the occasional adjustment, you’ll find the bead reamer you need here..

If you are not familiar with Bead Reamers, then this might be a good introduction to them for you. If you are familiar with how they work, then this hopefully will be a great refresher. Let’s take a look at them.

What is a “Bead Reamer”?

A bead reamer is a pointed, round file that is used to either smooth the edges of the drill hole in a bead or to widen the hole itself. It’s important to always smooth the rough edges on a bead as they will wear the cord or wire of your design.

 Bead Reamers – 2 Piece SetPhenomenal tools for bead or pearl reaming.Detailers are so small they can go where no other tool can, to work in tight places and enlarge small holes. Points have file-like edges to cut smoothly and quickly. Stainless tips will not rust.

Fine and very fine reamers (0.6mm and 1.0mm diameters) with comfortable wood handles.
Cordless Bead Reamer

The cordless bead reamer is a great tool to smooth and enlarge bead holes.

Light weight and easy to use, it comes with 3 tips: small pointed, 45 degrees edger and large pointed reamer.

With a comfortable molded handle, and at 10,000 RPM’s bead reaming is made easy.

This unit is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included). Packaged retail ready in a clear, compact hang-up blister and card.

Always wear safety glasses when using this tool.
Deluxe 3 Piece Diamond Bead Reamer Set

The Diamond Bead Reamer Set, exclusively from EURO TOOL, features three points and a 4-1/2″ hollow handle in which to store them.

You’ll find the Diamond Bead Reamer set to be versatile, easier to use and trouble free. Made in the USA.

The three diamond tips are small and large reaming tips and 45 degree edge reamer.

This reamer features an easy release chuck friction fitted into the aluminum housing which releases instantly when the collet is unscrewed.

It is made of anodized aluminum with a brass chuck so rust is never a problem.

To help you get started using bead reamers – you might want to take a look at our Wire Jewelry Books. We have quite a few that will help guide you through getting started with beading and wire work. Click Here to take a look!

Happy Wrapping!

 

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