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[532] Finishing and Setting a CAD/CAM Wedding Set
Computer aided design (CAD) was used to develop three designs in multiple views to show the customer. After the design was selected, the wax was milled and the ring was cast, pre-finished, set and polished. Foredom tools, equipment and accessories were used to make the process more efficient.... (2005)
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[401] Foredom’s Stone Setting & Engraving Micro Motor Kit
This article features Bill Holman who bezel sets a 2.55 ct. trillion diamond, 0.03 ct. round brilliant diamonds and engraves a platinum ring and matching pendant using Foredom's Stone Setting and Engraving Micro Motor Kit..... (2004)
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[192] Gloves and the Jeweler
Gloves are used to prevent skin contact with a hazard, whether physical (like a razor edge on a piece of metal), or chemical (such as an alkaline solution like you get when mixing casting investment). Use the correct type of gloves for the chemical you are using. Not all gloves hold up to the same things so consult a chart to see which ones are suitable to which chemicals.... (2002)
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[21] Hammer Hints
Hammers are an essential part of silversmithing and goldsmithing. While one can buy hammers ready made one can also do a lot with home-made versions and adaptations. Ordinary hammer heads may be reshaped providing they have not been cast. Reshaping.... (1994)
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Show me more articles from: [Cheap Thrills in the Tool Shop]|[Charles Lewton-Brain]
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ISBN: 096985106

 

[22] Homemade Engravers Ball
There are several methods of obtaining the smooth rotation of a piece of metal necessary for engraving on it. Many North West Coast American Indians use a hard leather pad and hand control to do it. One can install various chucking devices onto a heavy base as well. A standard machined engravers ball can cost $500 and more. This version costs less than $30.00.... (1994)
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Show me more articles from: [Cheap Thrills in the Tool Shop]|[Charles Lewton-Brain]
Releated Categories: [Tools]|[Engraving]
ISBN: 096985106

 

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