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Re: Swedging pliers

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2009-12-19 18:39

I made my own and find they work better than a commercially made (Swedish) pair I also have.
One benefit is that you can choose the exact size and position of the swageing holes to suit your own preferences.
Just remember that after annealing the pliers you should clamp some brass shim stock between the jaws so that when you drill the required holes you end up with a slightly oval hole in the actual pliers. This works much better on the key sleeves and also helps to reduce risk of damage to the key plating.
Make sure to smooth and polish the drilled holes well to remove any marks.
Also be sure you start with really sturdy pliers so that you can transfer maximum pressure to the jaws.

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