Editor’s Note: Working with platinum is unlike working with any other metal: It polishes differently, requires greater heat to work with, and is easily contaminated.
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Modify Pliers for Increased Precision and Security
Jewelers of America Inc. Innovations for Working Bench Jewelers from JA Certified Master Bench Jewelers By MARK B. MANN, DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION, JEWELERS OF AMERICA Taking five minutes to make three simple alterations to a pair of standard pliers can save hours of precious work time at the bench as well as increase the…
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Hot and Soldered
It would seem a simple matter to join metal to metal. However success in gold soldering involves more than meets the eye. When doing short runs, you must follow a few fundamental procedures to ensure a neat, strong, and uniform joint.
