Tool and Supply List
This list of tools includes in parentheses a RioGrande.com catalogue number and Rio’s current price. These catalogue listing numbers are to assist you when looking for the appropriate tools online and know clearly what is required. Please note: You do not have to purchase your items through Rio.
- 1 cone reamer bur set (342450 $16.95)
- 1 bud bur set (342629 $17.50)
- At leasat (1) 1.5 mm drill bit or drill bit set
- 1 French millgrain tool #10 (11851210 $11.50)
- 1 mushroom-shaped wood handle with chucks (113012 $8.95)
- 1 beading tools, set of 12 (113340 $23.00)
- 1 optivisor (#5 plate)
- 1 package (usually a dozen) 3/0 Saw Blades
The following items are tools that should already be in your toolbox.
Be sure to bring them for each class:
- Dividers
- Calipers
- Needle Files
- Bezel Pusher
- Prong Pusher
- Saw Frame
- Rawhide Mallet
- Ring Clamp
- Ring Mandrel
- Chain Nose Pliers
- Hard Silver Solder
- Round Nose Pliers
- Any all of your other pliers
Tool Kit (purchased from instructor): $35
- (1) 14-gauge sterling sheet 1” x 1”
- 5 3mm round faceted stones
- 1 oval shaped stone 6x4mm
- 1 marquise shaped stone 6x3mm
- 1 princess cut stone 4mm
- 1 pear cut stone