For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to discuss a fantastic time saver that recently came into my life 💕 the @pepetools_usa Combination Disc Cutter 😍 if you design with circular elements you need one of these. First you want to create a shim, you can... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show how to achieve a high polish by using Sunshine® Cloth Buffs from @riogrande on your flexshaft. These inexpensive buffs (based off of the popular cloths) are impregnated with polishing compound so you... more
Here is a tip for those using charcoal blocks in their soldering stations from @rustysjewellery - “Always wrap your charcoal block with binding wire before use. Charcoal can be prone to cracking and making a royal mess so keeping it wrapped tightly... more
If your tools have rust on them use this method from @dangbravegirl - she cleans rust off with a steel wire wheel and then maintains them with Froglube (we shared this in the past but it’s so good we had to mention again) “My steel wire wheel is just... more
Here’s a cheap way to keep all your hammers in one spot from @scenicrouteco - “Go to your local thrift store and purchase a belt, the biggest you can find! Mine had no buckle so it was only$2.99. Then with a power drill, screw the belt into place... more
Here is a tool maintenance tip and some excellent advice from @purifiedbill -“Gotta keep those pushers clean! just like hammers, if you have dings or scratches on your bezel pushers, you will get dings and scratches on your bezels! I use 1200 grit... more
Recently I requested some ear plug recommendations to protect myself while hammering in the studio (striking a disc cutter is powerful and loud 😅) thank you to all of you that took time to reach out to me 🙏🏻 several people recommended ear muff style... more
Here is a method to distinguish cuts of your files or even just mark them as your own if you share a space with others from @irenezaerajoyas - paint the ends with nail polish! Thanks so much for sharing this 🙌 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools... more
Here is a game changing method for setting small diamonds from @sarahmcguirestudio - “I use a miter jig to hold thick-walled tubing in place while I cut a seat and set the stone. You can then adjust the height of the bezel accordingly and saw it... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I’m showing two amazing sanding stick UPGRADES from @riogrande (and a little bonus tip involving orthodontic rubber bands 😄)- the first product is the Square Holder for Sanding Paper or Polishing Cloth (Item # 337461). This... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to cover a tool that a surprising amount of people have asked me about. ⚡️Flush Cutters⚡️ these pliers cut one side flat (forgive my shaky hands in the extreme close up video showing off the flat cut 😅) this is one... more
