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[758] A Micro Vacuum Cleaner for Enamelists
This article describes a micro vacuum cleaner, based on an aquarium pump, for use by enamelists. The vacuum cleaner allows for cleaning up sifted or spilled enamel. It offers an alternative to wet packing when doing cloisonne, and you can use it to create lines and designs. There are probably lots more uses that I havent thought of.... (2005)
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Show me more articles from: [Glass on Metal]|[Peter Grigg]
Releated Categories: [Homemade Tools]
ISBN: B00007LNCO

 

[614] Build Your Own Advanced Jewelers Bench
This sophisticated bench costs a little more and is a bit more difficult to make than the one on the preceding page, but the extra effort will be repaid by years of efficient work. Use this pattern as a starting point, but feel free to make changes to suit your individual needs.... (2004)
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Show me more articles from: [Complete Metalsmith]|[Tim McCreight]
Releated Categories: [My Studio]|[Homemade Tools]
ISBN: 1929565054

 

[613] Build Your Own Basic Jewelers Bench
This bench has been designed so it can be made from easily available materials without sophisticated woodworking equipment. People with woodworking skills might use these ideas as a point of departure.... (2004)
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Show me more articles from: [Complete Metalsmith]|[Tim McCreight]
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ISBN: 1929565054

 

[320] Bur with Safe Edge Tool
Here iss a nice little tool that makes use of an old setting bur. If you take the bottom teeth off a setting bur and polish the surface, you will have a tool that allows you to get right up next to the wall of a bezel and work on it without harming the metal on the bottom of the piece..... (2004)
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Show me more articles from: [Ganoksin]|[Ronda Coryell]
Releated Categories: [Small Tools]|[Homemade Tools]|[Customize Your Tools]

 

[350] Home made Soldering Station Venting System
A selection of illustration showing an efficient home-made soldering venting system.... (2004)
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Show me more articles from: [Ganoksin]|[Alan Lewis]
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