[Jewelry making - Article 00468] - Re: [Orchid] Handpieces and anvils Oh my!

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Frank,

>     I also got a #15D handpiece, and was trying to use it for setting
>     in a bezel and I can't seem to get a good finish with the supplied
>     anvil point.

    It's possible the point needs to be polished. 

    The points used on hammer handpieces should generally have a very
    high polish. Whatever the the condition of the point is will be
    transferred to the metal it  comes in contact with. If the surface
    of the point is dull, the surface of the bezel will take on this
    appearance. If you want a nice shiney bezel, clean all the gunk off
    the hammer tip & polish it to a high shine. 

    If the surface of the tip has scratches & dings in it, they may have
    to be sanded out with  400 or finer sandpaper. This needs to be
    followed up with finer grits & finally polished with white diamond
    or some other polishing compound you may have. 

Dave

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