Flatware Bending Tool / Spoon Bending Tool

Description

The Legacy Brand Flatware Bender set consists of the following:
One bending die that is meant to be secured to the ram of a one-ton arbor press, using the included set screw and hex wrench. Rod is made from hardened drill rod steel and tool is finished with durable, black powdercoat.
One nylon forming block with both shallow and deep grooves. COLOR OF BLOCKS MAY VARY.
5 vintage, silver plated spoons to make rings
Note: To make proper use of this kit, you will need a one-ton arbor press with a 1” x 1” square ram shaft, a wooden block the same height as the base of your arbor press, a soft blow type urethane mallet, and a ring mandrel for final sizing.
Please measure your arbor press ram to verify the size before ordering.
The FBT/ Legacy Brand Flatware Bender was originally designed and produced by Lonnie Chartrand, owner of SilverWears, LLC. It has been licensed for production and sale by Legacy Brand Coin Ring Tools.
Ring examples courtesy of flatware bending tool inventor, Lonnie Chartrand.   NO RINGS INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE OF THIS LISTING.
Includes a printed manual with instructions and photos from Lonnie, teaching you how to make bypass rings, end closed rings, and pendant bails using this tool.
Here's the original video from 2015 of Lonnie using his version of the tool to make 3 different styles of flatware jewelry:
https://youtu.be/38z4Nr6fpvI
This nylon block is consumable and will have to be replaced with substantial wear. Replacement blocks are available for .99.