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Steel Binder Clip to Tighten Cross Locking Tweezers
A tip from @myrockblues: clip a steel binder clip onto cross locking tweezers to keep them tight while soldering.
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When your cross locking tweezers need some extra support! This binder clip (made from steel) will keep them tight! Thank you so much for sending this @myrockblues ๐๐ป๐ sometimes itโs just the simple things! #metalsmithsociety #metalsmithy #soldering #jewelrytweezers #diyjewelrytools #solderingtools
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