[Jewelry making - Article 00012] - Re: [Orchid] Compensatory flex-shaft techniques?

[Alan and Mardel]

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    Have you considered cutting your seats with files until you get the
    hang of the flex shaft? I use files whenever I can and I don't think
    it really takes any longer, and it saves on repolishing prongs too. I
    try to do as much by hand (non-motorized) as possible or reasonable.
    I admire and am greatly inspired by handwrought jewelry of the arts
    and crafts era. It's kind of a spiritual connection to the metal and
    the old world craftsmen for me when I use a tool powered by my own
    hand instead of an electric motor. 

    The other thing you might consider is the handpiece you are using.
    Maybe you need a slimmer/fatter one? I used to use the older style
    handpiece with the black comfort grip, but it was so big around I
    couldn't get my fingers wrapped all the way around it (I have really
    little hands). I just could not tame that beast! So...a smaller
    handpiece solved my problem AND came with a quick change lever that
    saves tons of time. (Hey....I'm not totally against technology). 

    Mardel 
 

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