[Jewelry making - Article 00136] - Re: [Orchid] Rub over or bezel setting

[Brian]

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Hi Colin

>     I've been setting rubovers with punches for 25 years and have
>     taught countless students the same technique. 

    Which type of punch are you advocating? The inverted-dome type that
    works on all the bezel at once, or another punch type with which you
    hammer or 'upset' the bezel at points on the bezel until gradually
    the whole bezel is pushed over. 

Brian
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
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