@dangbravegirl cleans rust off tools with a steel wire wheel, then protects them with FrogLube.

@noctuajewellery explains aligning a ring's smallest inner diameter with the mandrel size, and why wide rings need a larger size.

Keep a strong magnet handy to quickly pick up steel tumbler shot that spills, including shot that falls into a drain.

@chromarocksjewelry removes light scratches from cabochons with a Gem Shine polishing wheel and holds stones on sticky tape.

@rosyrevolver explains choosing bezel height: measure the stone's edge and pick bezel wire no more than 1mm taller.

A tip from @adornedsmithingco: arrange stones, bezels and details on sticky side up packing tape so the layout stays in place.

A tip from @the_darksister: put drawer liner under your steel bench block to mute hammering without making the hammer bounce.

A tip from @adornedsmithingco, via @bearandtheadelaide: wrap fresh sheet metal in clear contact paper to keep it from scratches.

A tip from @citybythelakejewelry: set snug jump rings inside a bezel to step up a stone instead of using step bezel wire.

A tip from @nancyhoytjewelry: curved cuticle scissors trim excess 22 to 25 gauge metal close to a bezel.

@kayinemmetals uses a thin watchmaker's knife to close bezels in tight spaces and to pry stones loose for repairs.

A tip from @rustysjewellery: wrap your charcoal soldering block tightly with binding wire to prevent cracking and prolong its life.

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