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Here is a fantastic hinge tip from @fsgmetal - “Cut your tubing away in the middle of the two...

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Here is a fantastic hinge tip from @fsgmetal - “Cut your tubing away in the middle of the two outside hinges only half way, leaving a bridge. When soldering put the bridge part up to make it easy to cut away, while keeping the hinges perfectly aligned.” This tip had me like 🤯 thanks for letting me share!! 🙏😘 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytipoftheday

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