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[739] Product: Foredoms Redesigned Series SR Flexible Shaft
Foredom has redesigned the popular Series SR Flexible Shaft motor. It has more power/torque and is rated at 1/6 HP versus 1/8 HP of the former series SR and S. It also has 33% more power over the variable speed range from start up to full speed.... (2005)
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[395] Prong Setting Round Brilliants Using AllSet Quick Change Adapter Kits
For setting round brilliant gemstones in prongs, many setters and bench jeweler generalists use a 90 degree low speed bearing bur to cut a bearing in one prong at a time. This procedure is made easy by using the Foredom AllSet with the easy cut prong guide covered in this article because it offers systematic controls for cutting prongs at a higher rate of proficiency. For this example a 90 degree low speed bur will be used to bur individual prongs at a controlled height and depth of cut using a Foredom #52 Quick Change Handpiece and the Foredom AllSet #52 Quick Change Adapter Kit..... (2004)
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[749] Reconstructing Earrings Using Pulse-Arc-Welding Technology
These fashion drop earrings contain oval diamonds weighing 1.78 carats. The customer is concerned about loss because of the open design of the ear wires. She would also like the earrings to freely dangle and move when worn. To accommodate this request.... (2005)
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[338] Repairing an Omega Earring Clip Using Welding Technology
This project shows a challenging repair and reconstruction of earrings with a broken Omega clip and heat sensitive gemstones.... (2004)
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[638] Repairing Freshwater Pearl Earrings Using Mini Pulse III
14-karat yellow gold cultured freshwater pearl and diamond earrings will be repaired as a demonstration of the new Mini Pulse III. The connecting post and dangle jump rings were not soldered when originally made. One of the dangles has become unattached to the post.... (2005)
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