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[Ganoksin] [January 2004] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench



 
 
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Default [Ganoksin] [January 2004] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench

The Ganoksin Project
S i n c e 1 9 9 6
Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Techniques
http://www.ganoksin.com

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In This Edition:

1. Organizing your bench - Your Bench is like the Cockpit of
a Plane
2. In a New Light - Faster, more efficient laser welders
3. Platinum - Bench Tricks
4. Sawarovski North America sets trends with CAD/CAMs
5. Book Review - "Secrets of the Gem Trade"
6. Examples of basic tools in a goldsmith's kit
7. Some suggested tools for gem setting

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Join us at the 8th Annual Tucson Orchid Dinner - February 6, 2004

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/orchid-dinner-04.htm

The El Parador Restaurant
2744 East Broadway
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(520) 881-2808

Contact Sam Patania: tb1 AT earthlink.net

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/orchid-dinner-04.htm

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together to strengthen our community and share in common
experiences.

Check out Ganoksin's current events at:

http://www.ganoksin.com/events

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Important Notice: J-2R Casting machine raffle

Rio Grande, has generously offered Ganoksin a J2R Casting Machine.
The raffle day is only couple of weeks ahead and we still have about
50 raffle tickets left!! Tickets are 40$ each with a limit of 200
tickets to be sold in total.

We will be announce the lucky winner at the Annual Tucson Orchid
dinner, 6 February 2004.

Please remember - You don't have to attend the dinner in order to
participate.

Simply follow this link to win the 6,000$ worth Neutec J-2R casting
machine:

http://www.ganoksin.com/shop

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In This Edition of Tips From The Jeweler's Bench
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm

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1. Organizing your bench - Your Bench is like the Cockpit of a Plane


The next time you sit down at your bench, don't think of it as just
a
bench. Think of it as the cockpit of a plane. That's right, a plane.
Sure, there are differences: Instead of dials, switches, and
throttles, you have files, saws, and burnishers. But the same
principle applies: Just like a pilot doesn't want a crucial switch
out of reach, you don't want to have to move out of your way to get
a
tool. Your setup should be carefully designed to avoid problems and
to make working easy and fast....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/cockpit.htm

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2. In a New Light - Faster, more efficient laser welders


Since their introduction to the jewelry industry, laser welders have
been lauded for their speed, accuracy, and convenience of use.
Retail
stores and job shops have made sizable investments in these
machines,
which are guaranteed to simplify day-to-day repairs such as fixing
damage next to stones a nd cleaning up porosity in castings. But it
has only been in the last few years that the technology has started
to turn up in higher volume production settings. Now, however, as
laser welders become faster, more user-friendly, and suitable for a
wider range of jewelry applications, they are finding new homes as
standard equipment on the manufacturing shop floor....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...d-of-light.htm

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3. Platinum - Bench Tricks


This project is dedicated to bench tricks that make working with
platinum-or working at the bench in general-easier. This is the
first
installment of a periodic Platinum Bench series....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...num-tips-1.htm

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4. Sawarovski North America sets trends with CAD/CAMs


In addition to reducing the labor required to move a design from the
sketch stage to the actual model, CAD reduces misunderstandings
between designers and model makers. Because pencil sketches are not
always precisely scaled or proportioned, a model maker relies on his
or her own interpretation of the designer's vision. Such
interpretation opens the door to misunderstandings....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...dcam-study.htm

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5. Book Review - "Secrets of the Gem Trade"


This very readable book represents the accumulated wisdom and
experience of a lifetime in the field, and especially a life
committed to examining and buying gemstones, as well as selling
them.
The view is unique, and rich with examples and deep background
information. In fact the view is different than any other book in
the
field. It is eminently practical and deals with the skills of
connnoissiourship, that is how to really look at and see a gem, what
the subtleties and conventions are....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena..._gem_trade.htm

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6. Examples of basic tools in a goldsmith's kit


This article lists the basic tools found in a standard Western
Goldsmith's toolbox.

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena..._tools_kit.htm

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7. Some suggested tools for gem setting


This article lists the basic tools someone learning stonesetting
might want to have around. One would of course add to this list....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...em_setting.htm

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Put an Orchid on your Bench

Join the most popular online community for jewelers, The Orchid
forums at http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid

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We are here to build a strong pool of information for the benefit of
Web's jewelers and craftsmen - and those interested in jewelry and
gemstones.

Enjoy
Hanuman
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