[Jewelry making - Article 00888] - Re: [Orchid] Rivet Clamp?

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Tracey,

    Nice work... 

    I have 3 suggestions for holding your pieces in position while
    drilling: 1st - We've used ordinary Elmer's Glue to hold a sawn
    frame to a sheet backing while drilling for rivets. (Does take time
    for the glue to dry) Simply drop the piece in water to separate the
    two. 2nd - There is a 4" version of the "Vise -Grip" welding clamp
    pliers. They have a swiveling disc on each jaw that conforms to the
    sheet metal. Pad these discs with leather, plastic, rubber, or even
    cardboard. They are adjustable for the amount of pressure you wish
    to apply. 3rd - The small machinists clamps utilizing two bars and
    two screws. Use these in pairs. They can be found in Grizzly, Enco,
    McMaster Carr, and MSC sites and catalogs. 

    Any one of these will beat clothespins or chewing gum.

Brian P. Marshall
Stockton Jewelry Arts School
Stockton, CA USA
209-477-0550
instructor AT jewelryartschool.com
jewelryartschool AT aol.com

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