New tools, new tools, new tools!

I've been hanging out for this package to arrive!! I don't think I've ever been quite so excited to pick up a rather large cardboard box from the post office (they went a little nuts with packing - but hey, better safe than scrambled and broken)!

First up. A Swanston Disc Cutter!

I finally decided to invest in a decent disc cutter. It's a US made one and it works beautifully. It even has a lovely clamping mechanism to hold the sheet in position when you're punching!
I've had some cheapy options before and whilst they work, for a while, they are by no means as slick as this one. Definitely a case of you get what you pay for.
Nothing quite as satifisying as the little 'tink' noise as the metal sheet is punched!

Swanston disc cutter

And I have also bought myself a Knew Concept piercing saw. I first read about these new piercing saws over on Melbourne jeweller, Melissa Cameron's blog. Now if you've seen her work, you will see she is one fantastic saw piercer and if she recommends it, it must be great!

Ready for action!

This will hopefully make my saw piercing chores a little easier!