My honest review of the Whaley Adjustable Third Hand from @pepetools_usa: rust proof, smooth moving and sturdy, but larger than most.

A tip from @dmdmetal on making a texturing tool from a diamond cut off disc shaped with GRS diamond polishing wheels.

A tip from @inizibychristina on coloring your work with Sharpie so layout markings are easy to see.

A tip from @warped_wire_studio on using a disc cutter and a tape hack to shape a jump ring that matches a curved component.

A flush setting tutorial from @thediamondsetter: turn an old bur into a burnishing tool, cut the seat with burs and set the stone.

A tip from @garyroejewelry on soldering a small sterling sheet to a gold setting as a handle, then heating to remove it when done.

A studio organization tip from @erincuffjewelry on using colorful dental trays and racks to keep each project and drying pieces in order.

How pink Luxor polishing compound removes scratches and firestain quickly on a bench lathe or flex shaft, and what firestain is.

A tip from @beaducation on using painter's tape to secure your metal and keep letter stamps lined up straight.

A filing tip from @millathegoldsmith on gluing two drill bits as height guides so several pieces, like tube settings, file to the same height.

A tip from @dangbravegirl on drilling holes in a scrap 2x4 mounted under the bench to hold a ring mandrel hands free.

A tip from @southkonasilver on sizing up ring bands with a swaging tool or pipe tube expander using slow, light squeezes.

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