Clothespin Tools

by Judy Larson
My father used clothespins for a number of projects in his wood shop. Just like him, I have a bucket of clothespins in my wood shop and am always finding a use for them. On my jewelry bench they make great light duty clamps that do not mar wood, gemstones or metal.
Instructions
Flip the wood pieces of a standard clothes pin around to get a completely different clamp. Cut the ends off one clothespin and attach them to another clothespin to make a clamp for a larger object. Remove the spring completely and the clothespin becomes a great bezel pusher. Google "Clothespin Wire Stripper" for instruction on how to make a stripper tool for coated copper electrical wire. The uses are endless!
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Materials

12x10mm Sterling Silver Oval Pendant Setting for Cabochons/Cameos
K2-100
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18x13mm Oval Gemstone Cabochon Assortment - Pack of 100
E1-130Z
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  • Price: $50.97
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Tools

Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
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