Metalcraft tools

[1/2 Cup]

These guys have an awesome range of gear, I am thinking of getting some for the Shed Downunder your thoughts??

http://www.chevingtonmetaltools.com/index.shtml

 

[Lippyp]

A poor substitute for a forge and proper wrought ironwork! Cold bent stuff is OK but you can always tell as generally it always has the last inch or so flat rather than curved and just looks cheap somehow.

 

[Ozwelder]

It seems very good quality.I went to one of their demos when they were attempting to flog it to the school man arts department (Thats shop to some of you blokes)

The thing is though, its light weight stuff and would not stand the abuse that some of our cherubs were capable of giving it. Also very was expensive for what it was.

 

[rharman]

We saw them at a county fair or home show a number of years ago. Kind of interesting. My wife thought it would be fun to make some gift items for friends.

We bought the medium set they were offering and a bunch of accessory stamped rosettes, candle holders, etc along with 3-4 packages of flat stock.

She made one thing and it has sat idle since. Hoping to get back into it when time permits. Life just gets in the way.

It seems pretty decent for home-grown small stuff. I wouldn't build a fence with it. I thought it was a tad pricey.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I have to agree they are a little pricey but not bad quality all the same for doing those small jobs.

You certainly wouldn't want to take one out of its normal operating range.

Regards

 

[gnpenning]

Just picked up some that was part of a package deal. Only done a couple of practice bends and rolls with them. they seem to work fine.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Just picked up some that was part of a package deal. Only done a couple of practice bends and rolls with them. they seem to work fine.

Thank you for the feedback, I think for what I need they may be worth a try.