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| - | ====== Jewelry | + | |
| + | ====== Jewelry ====== | ||
| ===== Trainers ===== | ===== Trainers ===== | ||
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| ===== Rules and Etiquette ===== | ===== Rules and Etiquette ===== | ||
| + | ===== Equipment ===== | ||
| + | **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 | ||
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| + | **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 | ||
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| + | **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) | ||
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| + | **Shaping tools** | ||
| + | * Dapping blocks and punches | ||
| + | * Letter stamps and karat/ | ||
| + | * Draw plates to pull wire, circular, oval and triangle shapes available | ||
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| + | **Purple Press** | ||
| + | * The handle is magnetic and stored on top of the press | ||
| + | * Shot plates | ||
| + | * Instructional video here [[https:// | ||
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| + | **Torch and Solder** | ||
| + | * Smith acetylene/ | ||
| + | * 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 | ||
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| + | **Pickle Pot** | ||
| + | * Use after soldering to remove oxidation and firescale | ||
| + | * Water and ‘pickle’/ | ||
| + | * 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 | ||
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| + | **GRS Ring Holder** | ||
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| + | **Optivisors** | ||
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| + | **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 | ||
| - | ===== Authorized / Signed Off Users ===== | + | **Ultrasonic Cleaner** |
| - | [[areas/ | + | |
| - | ===== Machines ===== | + | **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 | ||
| - | ===== FAQs / Howtos / Materials settings ===== | + | **The kiln, vacuum caster, and pressure pot require additional training** |
| + | ===== Supplies ===== | ||
| + | The following companies have a full selection of jewelry making tools, metals, and gemstones | ||
| + | * Rio Grande [[https:// | ||
| + | * Otto Frei [[https:// | ||
| + | * Stuller [[https:// | ||
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