[Jewelry making - Article 00362] - Re: [Orchid] Rhodium plating tanzanite jewelry

[Bruce Holmgrain]

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    At least the solder can be removed when a more "proper" repair can
    be instituted for the right price. 

    While you're at it, Peter. Why don't you mention the shoddy repairs
    that are done by "butchers" with lasers. I remember a very good case
    in point where some hack had welded a hinge back onto a perfectly
    serviceable pocket watch. Now when the tube wears out no skilled
    jeweler will be able to unsolder the old tube to replace it. In fact
    if someone tries, he runs the risk of shredding the entire seat while
    trying to remove it. I'll further wish him luck when he tries to
    grind a new seat for the new hinge. Undoubtedly he'll create a curved
    hinge that will last about a third as long as the original. 

    As for the new plumb platinum solders, Although they are nice and I
    use them a lot, they too often leave a visible seam. Some jewelers
    that I have met don't like them at all for that reason as well as the
    fact that they flow a little differently than more traditional
    solders. If possible I suggest continuing to weld with the same alloy
    that the shank is made of. When using solders pay attention to what
    works for you and what doesn't. 

    Let's drop the name calling and try to continue our growth with a
    little more dignity. Every tool has it's own advantages and
    drawbacks. Everyone doesn't have the same experience, education, time
    or finances to do every service in the ways that I might like. I
    particularly hate the ways in which a lot of junk is manufactured
    today. 

    Have I told you how much I hate gold with silicon in it? Have I
    mentioned that I really hate cobalt in my platinum? 

Bruce D. Holmgrain
JACMBJ
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