[Jewelry making - Article 00331] - Re: [Orchid] Idiot-proof way to close tube settings

[Helen Hill]

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>     length of tube long enough so you can chuck the tube into your #30
>     style (jacobs chuck) flex shaft handpiece. 

    Wow! That's turning it on its head somewhat. What a good idea! 

    Because of a lack of strength in my hands and wrists my handmade
    tube settings have tended to be a little thin with respect to wall
    thickness and although I've started using slightly thicker silver,
    I've not gone for the thick walled tubes to make such settings
    because I would simply not be able to turn the edges over. Your idea
    is inspired and with some practice would mean that thicker tube
    settings might be possible. They do look more classy with more
    substantial walls. 

Helen Hill
UK
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