[Jewelry making - Article 00277] - [Orchid] Polishing chains

[Mark Shneyer]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


    Hi All, This thread shifted to polishing techniques which I think
    deserves comment. I have found that the most dangerous part of
    jewelry making and repairing is the polishing machine.  Chemicals
    pose a different threat. Cuts an burns are usually minor. 

    When polishing a chain or bracelet I always use a cut piece of a
    wide leather belt as a back support to the chain.  This allows me to
    hold the piece tightly while applying the appropriate pressure
    against the wheel. I never polish a closed chain. Instead open the
    clasp, start at one end, and shift the chain against the leather
    piece a couple inches at a time until you reach the other end.  If it
    gets away from you, let it go and get out of the way! Your fingers
    and face are more valuable than any chain. 

    Just writing this gives me the creeps.  I had a friend who lost a
    finger polishing a closed bracelet.  Also, if you are interrupted
    while polishing, just stop, finish the conversation and go back when
    you can give it all your attention. 

    One more thing... In retail locations, I have found that many
    employees think it is a simple task to touch up an item when they
    sell it for a customer. Unless they have respect for the polishing
    machine they are at risk.  I've warned many of them about polishing
    without safety glasses and/or while wearing ties. 

    Call me paranoid, but I have 10 fingers, 

Mark


____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________