Learn how belt sanding sticks remove small solder lumps in tight spots, like where a ring meets a backplate, without deep scratches.

A tip from @8thfloor_studio for using a metal nail file, bare or wrapped in sandpaper, to sand narrow spaces and cast models.

A tip from @mariannejenningsstudio for wearing finger booties so you can hold small pieces as they heat up during flex shaft polishing.

A tip from @foxtailjewelry for lining small parts on duct tape so you can dap, drill or texture many components without holding each one.

A roundup of the September challenge where makers reworked an old piece, plus the vote for October's Halloween theme.

A tip from @bench_jeweler for cutting slits in scrap PVC pipe to make a hammer holder that fits different handles.

A tip from @lucywalkerjewellery for taping sandpaper to a wood block to get even pressure when sanding a piece perfectly smooth.

Learn how flexible 3M polishing papers wrap on sticks or split mandrels to remove patina from textures without flat spots.

A quick tip from Corkie to help keep your piece from breaking and make your solder seams come out perfect.

A tip from @mineralandmine for centering stamped words from the middle out and using tape guides to keep stamping straight.

Corkie points beginners to her free download, which links her most visited blog article, a torch guide and how to buy metal.

A tip from @ezukowskie for storing a small pot of paste flux inside a lidded jar with a little water so it stays creamy between uses.

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