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This project is dedicated to bench tricks that make working with platinum-or working at the bench in general-easier. This is the first installment of a periodic Platinum Bench series.... (2003) Complete Story
Soldering is a delicate and sometimes difficult process especially when you need to solder very close to a previous solder seam. Without extra care, you can easily melt that prior seam and dislodge the parts. One solution is to drop down a temperature level for the second seam.... (2004) Complete Story
A drill press (either a full size, miniature, or Foredom) with an end mill or cylinder bur can thin down wax slabs quickly and accurately. Position the bottom of the cylinder bur or end mill slightly higher than the desired thickness of the finished wax.... (2005) Complete Story
Beading tools and dot punches lose their form and become dull as you use them. You can recondition a tool at least ten or twelve times, or you may need a special size, or perfect polish for a particular job. They can be reconditioned fairly easily. The best tool that I have found to do this is the 40 hole.... (2003) Complete Story
how one of 3M's radial bristle discs to a non-jeweler friend, and you are almost guaranteed to get a lukewarm response: 'This is what you're so excited about?' But to the jewelers who have eagerly adopted them, these simple circular brushes are 'the greatest thing since flexi-straws... (2003) Complete Story
