The @grstools Benchmate system is one of my favorite tools! You can purchase the bench pin and mounting plate from our friends @gesswein.jewelry with code MSS5 (your purchase supports the page as well!) modifying a bench pin only take about a half... more
Here is a file tip from @faephilosophia - “Hey jewelers! This trick is so golden that I had to share!! My needle files always make my hands cramp up from their tiny handle, not to mention I hold them in a way that made them stab my palm. Long story... more
When I’m filing a small bezel I like to press the piece against these little knobs I created when modifying my bench pin. It allows me to hold the piece securely and efficiently file the metal. Hope this is helpful! There are many ways to work and... more
Here is a great bench pin modification from @mklahn - “Use the corner of a square file to carve out a 90° angle notch in your bench pin at the top of the V you use for sawing. Cut through the notch a little bit with your saw, and you can use it to... more
Our friends @turquoise_moose carry a wide variety of calibrated turquoise but some of you may be asking “what does that mean Corkie?!?” Calibrated turquoise is turquoise that is cut to fit standard size commercial gemstone jewelry mountings and... more
Today is America Recycles Day ♻️ I’ve partnered with @sullerinc to GIVEAWAY a $1000 shopping credit to one winner. TO ENTER:⠀ • Must be following @metalsmithsociety and @stullerinc • Like this post⠀ • Tag a jeweler friend in the... more
Here is a tip from @jewellersacademy use a pair of pliers to hold a jump ring, saw and file a small portion off and it gives you the perfect surface to solder to your pendant! Thank you for letting me share this! We appreciate it! Also I was on the... more
Congrats @jewellerybycorazon I use my @lindstromtools Flush Cutters DAILY, it’s a tool I often get asked… “is it worth it to spend the money?!?” My answer is yes! Investing in a sharp, precise, strong and ergonomic flush cutter like this RX8142 is... more
This is just one of the ways, I like to use this area to hold smaller pieces of metal (especially this curved casting) secure while I file! I often have beginners asking for videos about using the bench pin modifications so if you have one you created... more
Chamfering a bezel with @lucywalkerjewellery first using calipers to mark the area you will file, I love how she rotates the vise as she is filing that 45 degree angle and then there is a bonus tip of putting a little tape over the stone to keep it in... more
A clothespin DIY tool from @desertmoonshinejewelry - “You can saw off the nubs of a small clothespin and wrap a rubber band or hair tie around it to hold tiny objects for filing. If needing to hold a tube or wire, just file indents in one or both... more
Love this organizing tip from @akka.jewelry - “Are your wires a tangled mess? 🤔 I’ve got the perfect solution for you! 💡 This tip of the day is all about organizing your wires by size in a basic document file case. 🧰 It’s an easy and efficient... more
