A new filing will feel smooth, but in strong light you will see it still has a glare of small scratches, so it is still not very shiny. It is during the polishing process that you will burnish those scratches…
Right after cutting and soldering, a piece feels rough and bumpy, but filing isn’t about removing as much metal as fast as you can. It’s a way to smooth out a piece without changing its shape and to remove tool…
When you first pick up a jeweller’s saw, it can seem to have a life of its own. Posture is the first part of control. Sit comfortably so your workboard is just below your chest, and your shoulders don’t need…
The first time a newcomer works with a blowtorch, it can be scary, but all you are doing is applying heat in a controlled way. Practice with a couple of scraps of copper or brass, so if you mess up,…
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