Hand Saws and blades

• For best results, use a saw blade size appropriate for the gauge of metal you are cutting
• Blades are in the worktable central tool organizer, extras are in the jeweler’s desk

Rotary tools and attachments

• Foredom rotary tools can be changed using the chuck key on the post
• Attachments can be found in the wooden box on the jeweler’s desk

Hand Files

• Please only use for jewelry tasks on metals like silver, copper, brass, or nickel
• When numbered, smaller numbers are more coarse. (Swiss: 0-3, German:2-5)

Shaping tools

• Dapping blocks and punches
• Letter stamps and karat/sterling stamps
• Draw plates to pull wire, circular, oval and triangle shapes available

Purple Press

• The handle is magnetic and stored on top of the press
• Shot plates
• Instructional video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5qqs33I-30

Torch and Solder

• Smith acetylene/air torch with torch tips 00, 1 and 2, Instructional video here https://youtu.be/BXKum_7IpMg
• Mecco Midget oxy/propane torch
• Hoke oxy/propane torch Torch
• Micro oxy/propane torch Torch
• H, M, and E silver sheet solder is available next to the torches

Pickle Pot

• Use after soldering to remove oxidation and firescale
• Water and ‘pickle’/sparek (1 cup water to 1 Tbsp sparex)
• Use ONLY COPPER TONGS in the pickle pot. Steel tools will copper plate any silver in the pickle pot
• Mildly acidic, wash hands after use, avoid spilling on clothing
• To dispose, neutralize with baking soda and pour down drain with water

GRS Ring Holder

Optivisors

Buffing Wheel

• Muslin wheels and ring posts are available on the shelf below the buffing wheel
• Please use white ZAM compound on the buffing wheels

Ultrasonic Cleaner

Wax for carving

• We have a good selection of wax including various sizes of sheet, rod, and ring blanks
• Pre-cast items can also be purchase from Jon Hughett

The kiln, vacuum caster, and pressure pot require additional training

The following companies have a full selection of jewelry making tools, metals, and gemstones

• Rio Grande https://www.riogrande.com/
• Otto Frei https://www.ottofrei.com/
• Stuller https://www.stuller.com/