[Jewelry making - Article 00760] - Re: [Orchid] GraverMeister, Pneumatic Stone Setting

[Refined Designs]

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>     I would like a response from any who are experienced in using
>     pneumantic tools for stone setting... 

Thomas,

    I bit the bullet about 5 years ago and purchased a GraverMax (after
    messing up my shoulder, mainly work-related). This was after going
    to a trade show to check it out and give it a test drive, which
    might be a good idea if you can do it. No more shoulder problems!
    The only drawback I see (besides the cost) is the compressor: it's
    in an adjacent room, but it still makes a racket. A nice advantage I
    didn't see at the time are the collets you put the gravers into -
    easy to pop into the pneumatic handpiece as well as the manual
    graver handle (which is sometimes easier to use if it's a simple
    task and the compressor isn't on). I purchased the #710 handpiece,
    but most of the time just use the smaller one... obviously what
    works best for you depends on the type of jobs you'll need it for.
    Hope this helps. 

Cindy

Cindy Crounse
Refined Designs Original Fine Jewelry
38 So. Main St.
Voorheesville, NY  12186

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