The Gem and Jewelry World's foremost Resource on The Internet.
Re: [Orchid] Graphite pencil Leads  
  [Thread Prev] [Message Prev]      [Date Index]   [Thread Index]      [Message Next] [Thread Next]
From: Cynthia Eid
Date: Mon Apr 30 05:52:44 2007
 
     
========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========

Hi Dennis,

>     I used to inject wax around graphite pencil leads in order to cast
>     long cheniers. About 15 years ago the makers of pencil leads
>     switched to a clay-like substance that unfortunately disintegrated
>     in the burn out. I have looked in vain for a replacement since and
>     was wondering if anyone knows where to buy pure graphite leads. 1
>     mm would be the best size. 

    20+ years ago, I worked in a gold jewelry factory for a few years as
    modelmaker/moldmaker/supervisor, and we used old drill bits for the
    inside of tubing for hinges. We had little silver knobs that we
    attached as handles, in fact. 

    Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Cynthia Eid
http://www.cynthiaeid.com
____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________

  Click to Visit  
     
  Navigate:  
   
  Orchid Resources:  
   Join & Post
 Invite a friend to join Orchid
 F.A.Q
 Galleries
 BenchExchange
 Orchid Message Archives [Subject Index] [Date Index]

Ganoksin now offers a number of ways for you to stay on top of the latest from Orchid!

  1. My Yahoo - Do you have a My Yahoo page? If so, you can easily read the latest Orchid posts on your personalized page by adding this feed:Add Orchid to My Yahoo!
  2. Add Orchid to myGoogle Add to my Google
  3. Read Orchid with NewsGator and Microsoft Outlook Add Orchid to Your  NewsGator
Support Orchid! - If you believe in what we're doing, you can help!

 
     
     

© Copyright 1996 - 2008, The Ganoksin Project