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Not surprising in the slightest. I had read that the Chinese drill bits were, surprisingly, better than the Japanese? Also have seen Tungsten steel available. Happy to bear the cost of quality drill bits, not yet sure which ones to settle on. Edit on the Yotsuba: currently a 'few months' wait...

Can I ask what your definition of top quality is....!? Yotsuba lists Carbon or Heiss Steel Thankyou :)

Hello, I am also looking for a pearl drill! I have decided to invest in a quality machine after reading all of the forum entries. Any further advice on the following? I am open to other models too. Yotsuba https://www.yotsuba.ne.jp/en/publics/index/54/ Does anyone know if this 100V unit needs...

Thanks for the ideas. I had thought of using a cone, however that would require more than one element to join the pearls to the backing tie and i am trying to stick to one. It has made me think about incorporating the cone into the cast link piece (instead of a plain loop). but where do the...

Hi Pattye :) Yes I have pearls already. The fist batch are icy grey Lombok pearls. Thanks for the link, it does give a good solution. I am still trying to find a more seamless and clean way to link the pearls up to the backing tie, one cast element that hides all the threads is what I am...

Hi, I am planning a series of necklaces, each has approx 36 strands of 5mm cultured pearls. Designed with a sturdy fabric tie instead of a clasp so they can be worn as a choker or at different lengths depending on where the bow is tied. The connection between the fabric tie and the strands is a...