[Jewelry making - Article 00644] - Re: [Orchid] Honeycomb Block

[jesse brennan]

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    My honeycomb block holds up  very well. It  is not a substitute for
    a carbon block but is a good heat reflector and work holding
    surface. My work holding trick with these is   : Take some  nichrome  
    Kiln heating element  wire about  1 and 1/2 inches  long . bend L 
    shape  pieces  with one arm about 1/2 inch long or a little shorter.
     Make the bend a little over 90 degrees.  insert the short end in a
    honey comb hole. The long arm makes a good clamp to hold work in
    place.  Use as many as you need -- they last until lost. You can
    also use stainless steel or titanium wire.  Solder won't stick to an
    oxidized wire so , get them dirty with oxide. 

jesse


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