Forum: Jewelry
July 27th 08, 05:33 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 2
Views: 727
Water Torch
Has anyone here used a water torch? Do you like it?
I talked to someone at a show who uses one, and likes it. I decided
to do a little investigation, and I feel like I have stepped into...
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Forum: Jewelry
July 27th 08, 05:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Cutting jump rings
I too have a Pepe jump ring maker. The instructions are less than
satisfying. I finally figured out that I had the blade in backwards.
Is there a brand of blade that anyone would recommend? They...
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Forum: Jewelry
February 22nd 08, 06:10 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,266
Gage sizes of silver and copper wire
Ok - my basic question still remains.
Is 18 gage wire the same size in different metals? - I think so but
am not sure.
I know the difference in hardness. That is not the problem. One...
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Forum: Jewelry
February 20th 08, 08:54 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,266
Gage sizes of silver and copper wire
If a wire is a certain gage is that size constant across different
types of metal?
I used my disc cutter with 22 gage sheet copper and 18 gage copper
wire to make discs and jump rings until I had a...
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Forum: Jewelry
January 25th 08, 05:18 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,552
Disc cutter - oval and other shapes
Thanks Peter
Yes reading the tip in the Rio Catalog is what gave me the idea that
there much be other shapes. I live in North Central Minnesota. Its
still wild enough to see eagles and sometimes a...
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Forum: Jewelry
January 24th 08, 06:16 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,552
Disc cutter - oval and other shapes
I recently purchased a disc cutter. I love it, and it is easy to
use! The one I bought goes from 1" on down by 1/8". I had a bit of
trouble finding one in stock. It sure is a time saver. I still...
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Forum: Jewelry
November 29th 07, 04:57 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,647
Help with polishing argentium silver
Hello
I have tumble polished a few batches of things and was very pleased
with my results.........until the last batch that is.
It came out more tarnished, almost like it was coated with copper. ...
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Forum: Jewelry
March 7th 07, 03:23 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,012
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