[Jewelry making - Article 00403] - Re: [Orchid] Agate Carving

[Mark Keefer]

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    Hi all Another trick you may consider with a fixed handpiece for
    carving points. Put a small piece of sponge in a third hand and
    position it against the back of your carving point. You can drip or
    pour water over it to keep it wet and it catches the majority of
    flinging water and slurry. I prefer this over a splash shield and it
    keeps my face clean! It can get clogged with stone material on
    coarser grits requiring rinsing out, easy with a small tub of water
    on your bench, but it keeps the point lubricated nicely. Keep in mind
    that if you're using loose grits, change out the sponge between grits
    to avoid grit size contamination. 

Mark


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