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Bead Reamer
Use the bead reamer to enlarge, de-burr and round out bead holes. Three different tips are included to fit bead holes from the smallest up to 5mm. Each tip is coated with diamond dust for smooth, even reaming. Tips store conveniently inside the tool and attach to the front for use. A handy spring clip enables you to carry this tool in your pocket like a pen. For ideas on how to get the most out of your bead reamer, check out the bead reamer Handy Tip.
Average Customer Rating:
(9 Reviews) 9
Gold Bead Rating Snapshot (9 reviews)
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6of7(86%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bead Reamer
Review 1 for Bead Reamer
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moonie
Location: west coast, florida
About me: I am a hobbyist
My beading emphasis is: Beadwork
works well
Date:December 12, 2012
Pros: Size, Ease of Use, Quality
Cons: Price
"simple tu use. i used it on some coin pearls that i couldnt string. it will likely pay for itself over the years so you may as well get one,esp on sale, if you have a growing stash of un-stringable beads.
i wish there was even a finer attachment."
i wish there was even a finer attachment."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Bead Reamer
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Zinny
Location: Connecticut
About me: I design and sell in stores/boutiques
My beading emphasis is: Wire Wrapping / Wire Work
Easy to use & good quality
Date:December 27, 2011
Pros: Size, Price, Ease of Use, Quality
Other beading styles or techniques: polymer clay, stitching
Creation: custom order bracelets
"This bead reamer is very easy to use and provides good results. When working with more fragile beads or stones, experiment first with a sample to check for chipping or cracking. I would recommend working slowly to prevent chipping or cracking more delicate stones or beads, and most importantly remember to keep the reamer wet as you work."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Bead Reamer
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pathea
Location: Texas
About me: I design and sell online
My beading emphasis is: Wire Wrapping / Wire Work
Date:May 9, 2011
Pros: Size, Price, Versatile, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality, Color
Other beading styles or techniques: macrame
Creation: gemstones
"Works so easily. I love the storage inside the case."
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Review 4 for Bead Reamer
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tibor56
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About me: I design and sell online
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Bead Reamer
Date:April 26, 2011
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Pros: Size, Price, Versatile, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality, Color
Creation: Bracelet, and Earrings
"I found that this tool was excellant and should be in every jewelers tool kit it is great for reaming out fresh water pearls and I find the tool extremely handy it was well worth the money. It is a real time saver."
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Bead Reamer
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Lennie
Location: Lincoln, NE
About me: I design and sell at home parties and craft fairs
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Great tool for beaders!
Date:April 25, 2011
Pros: Size, Unique, Ease of Use, Quality
Creation: Bracelets
"This bead reamer was a life saver for me! I use 1mm stretch cord for many of the bracelets I use. Many times the beads are drilled from both ends rather than all the way through from one end. This makes them difficult to string on the cord. The bead reamer gets rid of the rough edges inside and the cord slides through easily!"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Bead Reamer
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CrazyCrafter
Location: Calgary, Canada
About me: I am a hobbyist
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Date:February 7, 2011
"This is a great little tool. Many times I have come across a bead or two that just needs a little help ... this is the answer. Very easy to use, too!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Bead Reamer
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jerseymom
Location: New Jersey
About me: I design and sell in stores/boutiques
My beading emphasis is: Jewelry Making
Great set~if the tools worked!
Date:August 24, 2010
Pros: Price, Color
Cons: Quality, Fragile, Ease of Use
Other beading styles or techniques: Using natural materials ~ high quality products
Creation: TRIED to use it for reaming labordorite beads
"I hate leaving negative reviews. But, I spent good money on this bead reamer and after using it once, replacing the implements properly~I went to use it a second time and they were jammed inside the housing compartment. Everyone in my family~including a product designer and an engineer could not get the implements out w/o risking a puncture wound.
So, I now have a useless but costly tool. I truly do LOVE Artbeads....but this product needs to be redesigned or they should find a better one to sell."
So, I now have a useless but costly tool. I truly do LOVE Artbeads....but this product needs to be redesigned or they should find a better one to sell."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Bead Reamer
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Trudy C
Bead Reamer
Date:February 21, 2007
"This is the best. I need one."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Bead Reamer
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Isamu
Bead Reamer
Date:July 27, 2006
"This is a great product for lampworkers. I always use it to smooth down the edges of my lampwork beads when I don't make them right. - Isamu"
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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