[Jewelry making - Article 00196] - Re: [Orchid] Permanent "Wite-Out"!

[JoJu428]

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>         This is a great tip, and very timely, because it sounds as
>     though, if you rotate the wire, it would put a point on it -- like
>     for a pin. 

    Hi Noel, I found this a very quick way to create a long, round
    taper, and superior to filing. But let me caution you. You must
    secure the wire very well in the pin vice, and hold it firmly, less
    the rotating disc pulls the wire out of the vice and wraps it around
    the pin holding the facing abrasive discs. This is especially useful
    when trying to point a light gauge wire for drawing. If you want to
    point a heavier wire, such as a brooch pin or stick pin or to create
    a wire for riveting I generally use the following proceduRe: 1. Make
    a groove in the bench pin using a half round file with the flat
    surface of the file facing away from you. In that way you develop a
    vertical wall on the backside of the groove which will help
    stabilize the wire as you point it. 

    2. take the wire (not too long) and straighten it in the manner that
    best suits you. You can then chuck the wire into the handpiece, (be
    sure it is running true) and holding the handpiece in your left
    hand, rotate the wire slowly. Place the rotating wire into the
    groove, and holding a file on top of the wire begin filing as the
    wire rotates. I do hope this is clear, but if not contact me and
    I'll try to communicate a clearer description. Using this procedure I
    make a very graceful and elegant shepherd's hook as a closure.


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