[Jewelry making - Article 01782] - [Orchid] [Looking4] Used Tools to set up a studio

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Hi All (again) -

    I thought I'd make an official email/plea for anyone who is selling
    off their studio tools (to replace with new, getting out of the
    business, etc) to contact me. I am mainly looking for the 'big
    pieces' as I have a small collection of files and hammers from when I
    was at art school. This is my first studio set up. I have given up my
    full time design job in Switzerland to come back to the US to follow
    my original jewelry making dream (hence 4 years at art school!) I am
    doing a residence in Corning Iowa (population 1900, come by and see
    us!) and although it's a great position I am currently earning $0 and
    still have all of the normal payments (car, insurance, rent,
    utilities). That's why I am hoping to find someone ready to get rid
    of their old pieces. I am looking for grants and loans but any of the
    following items someone might have would really really help. I am
    currently looking for: 

    -tumble vibe (upright kind with ceramic media for smoothing)
    -tumbler (drum on it's side, for polishing)
    -drawhorse, tongs, plates
    -dapping block and daps
    -rolling mill
    -flexshaft
    -mini torch or regular torch set up (including regulators, hoses,
    tips, etc.) 
    -if I am missing any studio basics please give me a heads up.

    Thanks for taking the time to read this and I am looking forward to
    becoming a fully contributing member of Orchid once I am set up and
    as experienced (gaining experience?) as all of you wonderful folk ;) 

Cheers
Rai
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