Modifying Tools

Orchididians; About 4 Months ago there was a post by a nice lady,
that told of another woman, that had taken common tools and had them
modified to do specific jobs with gold and silver… One of the tools
was a pair of pliers that would put the curl in plate gold and
silver that would match a lady’s throat. There was also a pair that
has been modified to punch very small holes in plate… If any one can
shed some more light on this, It would be greatly appreciated.