[Jewelry making - Article 00472] - Re: [Orchid] Apprenticing

[RING14K]

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    Yes, they made their own files by striking a flat piece of metal
    with a chisel, which was then tempered by heating red hot and oil
    quenching. The saw blades were then made with the file. The most
    common things used for sandpaper were leather pieces with the grit
    carried in some type of grease {probably bear} and they also used
    sharkskin with ash from the stove for the final compound.... Hope that 
    answers your curiosity.      Ringman


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