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2009-08-13, 8:30am
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Handy Andy's vs Peter's Tweezers?
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The price difference is enormous. I have tungsten picks, if that makes a difference.
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2009-08-13, 8:40am
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I think it is more a matter of style. With the Peter's Tweezers, you make the indnetions/placeholders with the tweezers, then use a tungsten pick to melt the glass for the hole. The Handy Andies sort of combine the procedure into one tool.
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2009-08-13, 8:45am
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Ahhhh...I see...given the price difference, I think I'll go with the Peter's Tweezers first and see how it goes. If i do well with it, I can upgrade!
Thank you!
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2009-08-13, 10:19am
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I have the peters tweezers and I make my holes in my pendants with them. I have tried both and prefer the tweezers.
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2009-08-13, 10:22am
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me
am using Peter's tweezer's right now and waiting for my pair of Handy Andy's to arrive from Mr. Ray......
I like the Handy Andy's better because I am a goof, I put my tools in the flame....and this thing will stand the abuse......
Great tool Andy!!!!!!!
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2009-08-13, 10:51am
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I use both. If I want a dainty hole, I go with the Peters... if i am making a larger hole, I grab Andy and go for it... Both great tools and I wouldn't want to give either up. 
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2009-08-13, 10:53am
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Did someone say SALE?
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Anybody have a link for Peter's? Thx!
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2009-08-13, 11:05am
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I've found the peter's tweezers at both Howaco and flamekissed glass.
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2009-08-13, 11:43am
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Did someone say SALE?
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Ok. Off to look... Thanks!!
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2009-08-13, 11:46am
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Arrow Springs carries them, too. In fact, most suppliers who carry tools carry them. (Peter's Tweezers)
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2009-08-13, 12:00pm
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I have tried both of them and I think they are one of those things that you really don't need. I guess they make things a little quicker, but they don't do anything I can't do with just a plain tungsten poke. So, I guess the answer I would give is to get the cheaper one...
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2009-08-13, 12:12pm
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I got my Peter's Tweezers from Arrow Springs and Brent.........
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2009-08-13, 12:22pm
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It's amazing what some suppliers do carry compared to what they don't, lol...I've got a shopping list I'll be buying soon and I swear I've hit everyone I can think of trying to find it all at one place.
Like-economy mashers, peter's tweezers and a sampler of GA frit. I think I'm going to post my shopping list in the customer service area and see if anyone can say they have all the items.
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2009-08-13, 12:29pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by likes to make glass stuff
It's amazing what some suppliers do carry compared to what they don't, lol...I've got a shopping list I'll be buying soon and I swear I've hit everyone I can think of trying to find it all at one place.
Like-economy mashers, peter's tweezers and a sampler of GA frit. I think I'm going to post my shopping list in the customer service area and see if anyone can say they have all the items.
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2009-08-14, 10:20am
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If I had to pick just one, I'd go with Handy Andy's. They can do pretty much what Peter's Tweezers do...or they can make the hole too.
I have both and while the Peter's Tweezers are nice, I LOVE my Handy Andy's.
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2009-08-14, 3:31pm
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The peter tweezers are much easier IMO. I used to use the peters and a tungsten pick. Now i just rock the peters and make a hole all in one motion.
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2009-08-14, 4:02pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rg9403
The peter tweezers are much easier IMO. I used to use the peters and a tungsten pick. Now i just rock the peters and make a hole all in one motion.
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The andys you mean?
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2009-08-14, 4:33pm
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Arrow Springs INVENTED the Peters Tweezers for me, get em from them!
They were originally designed to target eyes on fish so I could get the eyeballs into the same position on both sides of the critter.
But they work great for button shanks, which is what I mostly use em for. I make the original 'small dainty (thank you,Brent!)' hole with the PT's, then increase it to whatever size I want with a tungsten pick.
Peters Tweezers! Peters Tweezers! Zip Boom Bah!
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