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[942] Transform an Old Burr into a New Burnisher
Jewelers have been going green for many years by recycling old or worn-out tools into something new and useful. Setting burrs, normally used to cut seats in prongs, can´t be used once they become worn or damaged. But instead of throwing them away, you can create a new tool called a rotary burnisher to repair solder pits or minor surface porosity on a casting.... (2011)
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Show me more articles from: [GIA]|[Don Hughes]
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[520] Turning Burrs Into Vital Stonesetting Tools
Stonesetters frequently convert and and reuse tools intended for other purposes. Often when a tool is needed they will cast around the bench looking for raw material - and as every setter knows, used burrs abound. There are a number of tools that can be made from such defunct burrs. One of the most useful of such setters tools is a point burnisher.... (2003)
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Show me more articles from: [Brain Press Publications]|[Charles Lewton-Brain]
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[39] Wax Tools
Dental probes and knives make good wax tools. Your local dentist or dental hygienist or school for the same can supply you with used tools for free. If they don't.... (1994)
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Releated Categories: [Lost Wax Casting]|[Tools]|[Small Tools]

 

[433] Wax Tools Update
Euro Tool, Inc. has developed five wax tool kits and a cordless wax pen for the overall improvement of wax working projects..... (2004)
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Show me more articles from: [Visual Communications]|[Mark B. Mann]
Releated Categories: [Wax Carving]|[Small Tools]

 

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