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Filing Ring Joints Flush With a Nail File

A tip from @drenchedinsilver for using a nail file to get the two ends of a ring flush before soldering.

Posted almost 8 years ago • 2,354 likes • 99 comments

Here is a technique for getting your ring filed perfectly before you solder from @drenchedinsilver - “My little short cut, using a nail file to get a flush meet on a ring joint!” So critical to get those two sides nice a flush, and I love this technique for doing that! Thank you so much for sharing! #metalsmith #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytips #jewelrytipoftheday

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