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Custom Clothespeg Holder for Filing Short Rods

@moraghickman made a customized clothespeg to hold short rods while rounding them with a file, saving her hands during production work.

Posted over 8 years ago • 540 likes • 32 comments

I have a thing for handmade tools. Thanks for sharing this @moraghickman - “New work holding tool! As I do more production, I put more thought into saving my hands from cramping and fatigue. In this case, a customized clothespeg holds short rods for rounding with the file. 12 pairs of cufflinks need a lot of bars!” #metalsmithsociety #diyjewelrytools #jewelrymakingtools #benchjeweler #instasmithy
#fromthebench #jewelersofinstagram #jewelersbench #benchtips #diyjewelrytool #tools #tiredhands #ergonomics

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