Stevester 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Rather than messing around with bench vices and power drills on beads that are a problem fit, just buy slotted beads. They eliminate most of the issues with hook and bead compatibility. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevester 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 Rather than mess around with bench vices and power drills, just buy some slotted beads. They eliminate most of the hook bead compatibility issues. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2015 I have debated reboring problem beads, but have decided it's just not worth the hassle. I can usually find a hook, a size larger or a size smaller, that the bead will work on. I have also had some beads where the plating closed the hole. I've usually been able to punch these out with a bodkin. At less than $.10 each, they aren't worth a lot of trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
