If your hobby or profession is jewelry repair or design you need
quality tools to get the job done. Ben Franklin is a Grobet and
Euro Tool Distributor. This means we carry the finest and largest
selection of tools available. Tools available for purchase include
hand tools to high tech casting and fabrication equipment.
In stock you will find our complete collection of hand tools:
pliers, cutters, saw frames, saw blades, files, mandrels, tweezers,
and hammers. We also the stock more commonly asked for tools including
watch tools and supplies, burrs for Flex Shaft equipment, charcoal
blocks, v-slot cutting boards, and asbestos free solder boards.
We have a good in stock selection of magnification supplies including
Optivisors, loupes, and magnification lamps.
We can order Flex Shaft equipment with foot petals, Little Torch Complete Systems, dust collectors and motors, and casting outfits, (vacuum and centrifugal).
Rich our GIA gemologist and bench jeweler can answer questions
on using tools and equipment. Rich will help you make the right
equipment choice for your jewelry project.
Just setting up your shop? Our prices are extremely competitive
and you will get expert advice on purchasing just what you need
to start out with. Please call toll free at 1-866-895-3011.
Jewelry findings are the parts and pieces that make your jewelry
functional. An example would be: clasps, jump rings, bails, crimp
beads, toggles, ear wires, head and eye pins, bead tips, etc.
Do these terms sound like a foreign language? We can help. We offer
the best jewelry class in the area. This class is limited to 4
students. Taught by our GIA gemologist and bench jeweler, receive
professional instruction in a one on one setting. Check out our
current schedule or call with your own group and schedule a special
time and date.
Are you past the beginner stage but still have questions about
proper technique and finding selection? Let our experienced team
of jewelry repair & designers assist in your selection of the
right findings.
We stock a large selection of Sterling Silver and 14kt Gold Filled
findings including:
- Spring Ring clasps
- Lobster Claw clasps
- Magnetic clasps
- Pearl clasps
- Toggle clasps
- Hook clasps
- Box clasps
- Bar clasps
- Button clasps
- Multi Strand clasps and Spacers
- Jump rings, light to heavy weight, closed and open Split rings
- Crimps-Tube 2x2
- Crimps-Tube 2x1
- Crimps-Twisted
- Crimp Ends
- Crimp Covers
- French Ear Wires
- Bali Ear Wires
- Lever Backs
- Ball Posts
- Clips
- Chain by the Inch featuring:
- Cable
- Bar & Link
- Figure eight
- Dapped Bar & Link
- Rope
- Beveled
- Oval
- 3 in 1
- And many more!
- Wire
- Great selection of gauges and types in sterling silver,
14kt gold filled and plate. Call for specifics. We can advise
you in your selection.
- Stringing Materials
- Soft Flex .014, .019, .024, (The best price in the area!)
- Soft
Flex Extreme-Sterling Silver, .014, .019. .024
- Soft Flex 14kt
Gold-.014, .019 .024
- Soft Touch .010, .014, .019
- Tiger Tail .012, .015, .018
- Monofilament
- Illusion Cord
- Stretch Magic, .05, .07, 1.0
- Jelly Cord .05, .08
- Super Lon AA and D
- Nymo A-D
- Griffin Silks Size 0 to 14
- Waxed Linen
- Sinew
- Cotton 1m, 2m
- Leather 1m, 2m
- Pleather 1m, 2m
- Much more!
If you don’t see it listed, call us toll free at (866) 895-3011.
Our selection is just toooo big to list. Ask for the jewelry department. |
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