[Jewelry making - Article 01192] - Re: [Orchid] Appraratus for soldering of stone rings

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Martin,

>        "Determination of Ring Sizes" by Brepohl mention an apparatus
>     for soldering stone set rings [fig 13.11d.]
>     http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/ring_sizes.htm Could you
>     please tell me where i could buy one of these. 

    I assume you're referring to the tool shown in fig 13.11. 

    I've never seen one in any tool catalog, but all is not lost. 

    You can make your own unit that will work just as good. Get a small
    metal container (Altoid box or similar). Fill it to the necessary
    level with fine sand. Insert the ring to be soldered & add water to
    the sand. The water will keep the stone/s cool & the wet sand will
    keep the ring in the desired position. If it's a prolonged soldering
    operation, you may have to add more water to the sand. 

Dave

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