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Gator Tape Grips for Comfortable File Handles
A tip from @mothersonthemountainjewelry for wrapping skinny file handles in Gator Tape so filing is easier on your hands.
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Here is a tip for some #diy handles from @mothersonthemountainjewelry - “Ouch! It was getting uncomfortable to file with the skinny handles, so I improvised with the gator tape. Happy hands and fingers means I can keep on playing (working) with jewelry.” This is such a simple, awesome tip! Thank you so much for sharing! Would love to hear everyone’s uses for Gator Tape! 🙏🏻😄 #jewelrycommunity #metalsmithsociety #communityovercompetition #jewelrytools
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