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At the Bench by Gregg Todd and Greg Gilman
At the Bench: An Illustrated Guide to Working with Gold & Silver
by Gregg Todd and Greg Gilman
Winner, Silver Excel Award, Society of National Association Publications
Simplify your bench work! Featuring more than 200 photographs, At the Bench offers step-by-step, illustrated instruction on resizing rings, repairing chain, setting stones, retipping prongs, and building component parts, among other essential skills. It also offers guides to proper bench setup, prioritizing workflow, keeping small tools organized, safe and successful torch work, and maximum metal recovery. "An essential resource ... written by expert goldsmiths who know their craft and who have an ability to communicate their knowledge and skills in an easy-to-understand way." Chris Corti, Gold Technology, World Gold Council "More than a guide to working with these two metals, At the Bench is an essential resource for every bench jeweler." Angela Lockhart, Gems & Gemology, GIA
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