@juneshin shows off her Ikohe belt sander - “I’m using it with the GRS Benchmate Adapter, but if you don’t have a GRS system, it comes with a clamp for securing the tool to the edge of your bench. You use your flex shaft by removing the handpiece and... more
Love this video from @facetsartisanjewelry showing the process of using Jett Basic a reusable thermoplastic work holder - “ When I have a stone to set, my go to product is Basic Jett from RioGrande. It’s super easy to use and I can reuse it over and... 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
CONGRATS @native_nomad_jewelry It can be a big jump to go from using your flex shaft to polish everything to a polishing lathe or machine! Today I am showing off (AND GIVING AWAY) this ARBE Jewelers Bench DC and Mini Variable Speed Motor Kit from our... more
Do you have a ring clamp? I consider it an inexpensive, essential tool. Great for holding small bits when you need to file. Filing requires holding the metal securely and I just can’t hold something this small with my fingers! Hope this was helpful!... more
Now available at @pepetools_usa 😃 my favorite Finger Guards. COMMENT: “Safety first” and I’ll DM you the link to the finger guards! How cool is that? I’ve been using these for years and I think to date I’ve only thrown one in my refining bucket! They... more
I love my mounted sandpaper rolls but if I just rip at them when the sandpaper is worn I get a build up of paper near the base. The quickest solution is to gently use a blade on it. Gives you a super clean cut! Be sure to save those worn bits in your... more
Love this tool share from @reinsteinross - “This is one of my very favorite tools, and I am always surprised that it isn’t more well known. At @reinsteinross we don’t cast our jewelry. We alloy our golds in house and then mill and draw it down to the... more
I created this video from a tip submission from @colorfieldsjewelry - “Do you solder using an annealing pan as a base? Does it sometimes spin at just the wrong time? Here’s a “doorstop” for that. Use your Knew Concepts Titanium Soldering Strip. Bent... more
Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. I originally shared this back in 2019! Thought we could see it again! Use distilled water and boil them for ten minutes! Easy peazy! I wish I had the before video but my Little Torch was sputtering... more
Barrette files are a tool I invested in later on in my jewelry making journey but they are a necessity! The “safe side” (side with no cut) is helpful whenever you have an area which would be damaged if the file hit it. I was reminded during my... more
