Durston Tools

Durston Tools sells rolling mills, jewellery-making tools and workshop furniture.

Quick overview

Its range includes manual and powered mills, forming and cutting tools, polishing equipment, casting products and jewellers’ consumables.

Rolling mill accessories include extension rollers, stands and covers, with rollers also offered to specified profiles.
Ring and bangle tools include sizing tools, stretchers, shank benders and forming tools.
Workshop furniture includes jewellers’ benches, chairs, stools, storage and lighting.
Soldering, plating and polishing products sit alongside casting tools and ingot moulds.
The website offers product search, an online catalogue, a manual rolling mill comparison chart and maintenance videos.

Introduction

Durston Tools sells rolling mills, jewellery-making tools and workshop furniture. Its products include equipment for forming, cutting, soldering, casting and polishing.

The range also includes plating products, consumables, spare parts and jewellery boxes. Shoppers can buy directly through the website.

What Durston Tools offers

The rolling mill range includes manual and powered machines, alongside extension rollers, stands and covers. Jewellery tools include dapping sets, mandrels, ring stretchers, pliers and hammers.

For the workshop, there are jewellers’ benches, seating, storage and lighting. The merchant also offers extension rollers made to specifications; shoppers can contact Durston Tools to discuss different profiles.

Product and service categories

Rolling mills

Manual rolling mills include hobby, mini and double-stack types. Powered rolling mills are also available, as are combination mills. Accessories include extension rollers, rolling mill stands and covers.

Jewellers’ furniture and lighting

Durston Tools offers jewellers’ workbenches and bench accessories. Seating includes chairs and stools, while storage includes jewellers’ drawers. Lighting and equipment stands are also listed.

Forming and shaping tools

The forming range includes bench blocks, bezel blocks and multi-forming anvils. Dapping sets, cupola sets, pattern plates and press tools are also offered. Hammers include planishing, chasing and shaping types.

Ring and bangle tools

Ring tools include sizing tools, measuring sets, stretchers and shank benders. Bangle forming tools and bangle stretchers are also listed. Other options include jump ring tools, mandrels and triblets.

Cutting and hand tools

Cutting tools include disc cutters and saws. Pliers, shears and vices are available alongside drawplates and tongs. The range also includes draw benches, pancake dies and wax carving tools.

Polishing and cleaning

Polishing machines form part of the equipment range. Polishing compound is available among the consumables.

Plating

The plating range includes pen plating. Plating products also appear among the jeweller’s consumables.

Soldering and pickling

Blow torches and soldering boards are listed under soldering. The range also includes soldering accessories.

Casting tools

Casting products include mould frames and casting accessories. Open and reversible ingot moulds are available. The range also includes casting alloys.

Consumables, spares and packaging

Jewellers’ consumables include binding wire and polishing compound. Spare parts are listed for Durston products. Jewellery boxes are available under packaging.

Browse the full range on the Durston Tools website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

The site lists Durston tools and spare parts.

Using the website

The website has product search, login and registration, an online catalogue and a help centre. A manual rolling mill comparison chart shows differences between the machines.

The help centre includes videos on rolling mill maintenance. Some product pages also have instruction manuals, and shoppers can request a copy if they have misplaced one.

Notable features

Durston Tools offers standard extension rollers and can make rollers with different profiles to specifications. The merchant also accepts product enquiries and has a form for submitting ideas.

For dealers, Durston Tools offers account management support covering product selection and product developments.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy directly from Durston Tools?

Yes, products can be bought directly through the website. Durston Tools also works with dealers.

Can extension rollers be made to specifications?

Yes, Durston Tools offers standard extension rollers and rollers made to different profiles. Contact the merchant to discuss the specifications.

What is the difference between a rolling mill with reduction and one without?

Without reduction, one turn of the handle produces one turn of the rolls. With reduction, the number of handle turns needed for one turn of the rolls depends on the reduction ratio.

Are spare parts available?

Durston Tools lists spare parts on its website. If the part you need is not listed, the merchant asks you to contact it for assistance.

Can I get another copy of an instruction manual?

Durston Tools can email a copy if you have misplaced your manual. Manuals are also available on some product pages.

Is there a comparison chart for manual rolling mills?

Yes, the website offers a manual rolling mill comparison chart. It shows differences between the manual machines.

Are there videos about rolling mill maintenance?

Yes, the help centre includes videos covering roll removal and gearbox maintenance. There are also videos on removing gears and making rolling mill rolls parallel.

Key takeaways

Manual, powered, hobby and mini rolling mills are listed.
Jewellery tools include ring, bangle, forming and cutting equipment.
Workshop products include benches, seating, storage and lighting.
Extension rollers can be made to specified profiles.
The website offers a comparison chart, catalogue and help centre.

Summary

Durston Tools brings together rolling mills, jewellery-making tools and workshop furniture, with consumables and spare parts alongside them. Its website also provides product search, manuals on some product pages and rolling mill maintenance videos.