pugdog
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Apr 21, 2003, 12:26 PM
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I got a sample card, and price list from a place out west.
They have ring prices for both steel color, and bronze/copper color in the 0.04-0.08 price per ring, based on quantity (after shipping, etc).
You can pretty much order them yourself, from various companies, but if there is a demand, we'll stock them, so we'll always be able to offer immediate gratification and a price in the 5-6 range for even small quantities.
These rings are pre-closed, so you only have to muck with 1 in 3 rings on average. That is a *BIG* advantage. They also don't lock together in shipping, making it easier to deal with all around.
The avantage over making your own? The cuts are saw cut, so the ends butt together (at a slight angle, pretty standard) and the rings can be fairly smoothly closed all around. Hand-cut rings tend to be less regular, and have a larger kerf cut out; or if cut with hand cutters they have a less than smooth closure.
Anyway, demand dictates what we'll carry.
Bring your stuff down, and we'll see what we can do to match it.
NOTE: I also have some bulk copper wire coming in, great for light weight projects, jewelry or inlay work.
PUGDOG's Rock & Bead Shop
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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