A tip from @inkedupandreckless for cutting a notch in a split mandrel to secure sandpaper and use the whole shank.

A short look at the Bench Guru system that collects metal dust while you grind, sand and polish with a flex shaft.

How the Bench Guru dust collector installs under the bench pin and pulls metal dust and polishing particles into a recovery bag.

A tip from @mothersonthemountainjewelry for modifying a bench pin to safely saw curved and round wire.

A tip from @pyrus_designs for pressing tiny pieces into a pink eraser so they do not slip while you sand.

A tip from @brianaharrison_metals for covering plier jaws in alligator tape so they do not damage prongs while setting.

A tip from @seventhandstone for tracing patterns onto ice cream bucket lids to make reusable templates for cutting metal.

A tip from @jewelryinstructor for sliding Wubbers flat nose pliers along a bezel on a bench block to conform it to the stone.

A tip from @sinead_cleary_jewelry for straightening and work hardening wire by rolling it under a small bench block on a larger one.

How the Whaley hand vise holds long wire and tubing to coil stacking rings, twist wire and pull wire straight against a bench vise.

A tip from @oxbow_studio for wiping patina off high points with Rio pre-polishing pads while keeping recessed details dark.

A tip from @elementril_smithing_co for mounting kitchen cabinet door handles to hold and organize pliers.

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