Category: Metal Working
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007 Bezel Setting, Dop Wax, Chair and Bench Adjustments,
JewelryMonk Podcast #007 Highlights Hey everyone, I just recorded the latest JewelryMonk Podcast this week, take a listen and I hope you find something beneficial….. actually I know you will. You can also download it on your mobile device or smart phone from iTunes or Stitcher if you need to listen to it while you…
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New Bezel Setting Tips Video
I like to keep these blog posts short and to the point. Bear with me today: Well, when I first started this JewelryMonk website, I had so many ideas in my head. I have all this info in me that I have collected over the years, and I have always been of the opinion…
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006 Podcast, Rotary vs. Vibratory Comparison, Carpal Tunnel Exercises, Chasing Hammer
In today’s podcast I am answering a request that Lisa Weber sent me about mass finishing, and to be more specific, tumblers. Here is an excerpt from her message: “I would love to hear about processes that a small home shop could use to turn out professional pieces in a shorter time. Maybe you…
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005 Podcast, Jewelry News, Tips, Health, Business, Laughter
The JewelryMonk Podcast is growing…… Jewelry Tip of the Week Lets work on your Basic sawing skill …. by sawing some sheet metal. Get sawblades. They come in packs of a dozen (They break easy) sawblades come in a variety of sizes from 8/0 the smallest to 8 the largest. I could bore you with…
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How to Improve Your Basic Sawing Skills
How to Improve Your Basic Sawing Skills Sometimes the very basic skills in jewelry can be confusing for beginners. I have been at the bench for a while, and sometimes I take for granted the things I do automatically like sawing, forgetting all the options available for someone just getting started. Today I will break…