I'm asking the community to share refiners they have sent clean scrap and sweeps to, especially outside the United States.

Tips from @jessiephoenix and @ringgoldnicole on using a magnetic knife strip to organize burs, bits and small forming hammers.

A sawing tip from @thenomadicpine on taping a paper sketch to silver so you get both a floral accent and a reusable template.

A tip from @lainebenthalljewelry on running a pipe deburring tool around the inside edge of a ring to make it more comfortable.

How the Matt Matter Miter Box and Saw from @gesswein.jewelry slices wax bars, rods and ring tubes with straight or tapered sides.

A tip from @fire_and_fringe on rolling soldered sterling ear posts between two bench blocks to harden them so they resist bending.

A storage tip from @arobwraps on organizing small stamps in rifle ammo boxes with silica gel packets to prevent rust.

How I use Thermoloc from @grstools to hold and protect a piece while stone setting and polishing, and how to remove it safely.

A hinge tip from @meritmade on using pencil lead to hold offset knuckles in place, since solder will not stick to graphite.

How honeycomb, charcoal and Solderite soldering boards differ, plus how to make a charcoal block last longer with binding wire.

A cautionary tale from @connectingwithmetal on why a soft charcoal block keeps smoldering and should be spritzed with water after use.

Learn how painter's tape helps you sand awkward pieces of metal, and why the used tape belongs in your refining bucket.

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