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Filing Wire Ends Flat in a Hole Drilled in a Bench Pin
A tip from @gemmabybp: drill a hole in your bench pin to support a wire while you file its end flat, no miter jig needed.
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If you don’t own a miter jig (which is an amazing tool btw) but would like an easy way to support a wire while you file it flat - drill a hole in your bench pin! Thanks for sending me this technique @gemmabybp #metalsmithsociety #metalsmithy #jewelrycommunity #jewelrytip #jewelrytipoftheday #filingjewelry #benchpin #instasmithy #jewelersofinstagram
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