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- | ====== Jewelry | + | |
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===== 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 | ||
- | ===== Authorized / Signed Off Users ===== | + | **Rotary tools and attachments** |
- | [[areas/ | + | * 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 | ||
- | ===== Equipment ===== | + | **Hand Files** |
- | * {{:equipment:rocksaw1.jpg?100|}}[[Equipment/RockSaw| Rock Saw]] | + | * Please only use for jewelry tasks on metals like silver, copper, brass, or nickel |
- | ===== FAQs / Howtos | + | * 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 | ||
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+ | **Ultrasonic Cleaner** | ||
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+ | **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 | ||
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+ | **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:// |