For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m showing off Grid Soldering Boards from @silversmithingretreat these boards are asbestos-free, flame resistant hard soldering boards that can withstand up to 1800F. They provides excellent heat reflection and rapid cool down. They can be great for soldering ear posts, bails and other small elements. They do not flake, can be sanded, cut, carved, drilled or shaped for holding parts. A popular tip we’ve shown in the past is using steel T pins in these boards to prop and hold items, or even drilling directly into this board and then sticking prongs into the board to solder all at once. They can be used with metal clays and in kiln’s as shelves, (up to 927 degrees centigrade). The grid is a very helpful visual for making sure things are properly aligned and help you prevent soldering something crooked (we’ve all been there 🙋‍♀️😂) David marked these in half inch increments and its just a few bucks more to get the board with the grid but if you want to do it yourself he also sells plain ones! He created a special shop for all of us in Metalsmith Society where everything is 10% off. Purchases through his shop also support the page as I receive a small #affiliate fee, so a win/win! Link in my profile. Would love to hear other ways people keep their work from soldering crooked! Comment below 👇#solderingboard #solderingjewelry #makingjewelry