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Twisting Wire Evenly With a Vise and Flex Shaft
Learn to twist two wires quickly by securing them in a vise and your flex shaft, and why to anneal the work hardened twist afterward.
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If you want to twist two wires quickly and perfectly - insert the ends into a vice and your flexshaft. Once they are secured slowly run your flexshaft until you have the twist you desire. This will work harden the wires so if you want to work with them further you will need to anneal. ๐ #Metalsmithsociety #jewelrytipoftheday #jewelrymaking #jewelrycommunity #flexshaft #foredomflexshaft #benchjeweler
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