Tips From The Community

@juneshin shows off her Ikohe belt sander - “I’m using it with the GRS Benchmate Adapter, but if you don’t have a GRS system, it comes with a...

Love this video from @facetsartisanjewelry showing the process of using Jett Basic a reusable thermoplastic work holder - “ When I have a stone to...

Chamfering a bezel with @lucywalkerjewellery first using calipers to mark the area you will file, I love how she rotates the vise as she is filing...

CONGRATS @native_nomad_jewelry It can be a big jump to go from using your flex shaft to polish everything to a polishing lathe or machine! Today I...

Do you have a ring clamp? I consider it an inexpensive, essential tool. Great for holding small bits when you need to file. Filing requires holding...

Now available at @pepetools_usa 😃 my favorite Finger Guards. COMMENT: “Safety first” and I’ll DM you the link to the finger guards! How cool is...

I love my mounted sandpaper rolls but if I just rip at them when the sandpaper is worn I get a build up of paper near the base. The quickest...

Love this tool share from @reinsteinross - “This is one of my very favorite tools, and I am always surprised that it isn’t more well known. At...

I created this video from a tip submission from @colorfieldsjewelry - “Do you solder using an annealing pan as a base? Does it sometimes spin at...

Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. I originally shared this back in 2019! Thought we could see it again! Use distilled water and...

Now that I’m engraving and setting stones frequently @corkieboltonjewelry I am regularly using this Circle Template from @lionpunchforge in...

Barrette files are a tool I invested in later on in my jewelry making journey but they are a necessity! The “safe side” (side with no cut) is...