Long beads--cleaning release

[kansassky]

Any hints for cleaning bead release from really long beads?

I have a Dremel (cordless) and a Foredom.
I use 1/16" and 3/32" mandrels.

Trouble is...the small diameter drills I have found are no more than an 1 1/4" long.

Any good sources you can recommend?

[mtarara]

I make beads that are 2-3 1/2" long. I use the beadreamer from Dave at Art in the Round. They come in 1/16 or 3/32nd and work wonderfully. They are more expensive tham the dremel ones but last for years.

[FosterFire]

I found a set of diamond reamers at Harbor Freight. I had a friend cut off the handle and it works fine in my dremel. You can also soak them in cheap white vinegar to get out any remaining bead release. Here's the trick: if it smells bad then the vinegar is working. When it stops smelling bad the reaction has stopped and pour that out and use fresh vinegar.

[purpledragonfly]

Originally Posted by FosterFire

I found a set of diamond reamers at Harbor Freight. I had a friend cut off the handle and it works fine in my dremel.

This is what I have also. except I bought mine at a hobby store. Its prolly 3-4 inches long.