A simple alternative for lefties or anyone with grip trouble: place the jig in a bench vise instead of squeezing its handle.

How propping work between two charcoal blocks lets you heat a large backplate from below without melting a thin bezel.

A tip from @Beadstoflame on twisting two wires with a drill for decorative bezel rims, then annealing so the springy wire relaxes.

How a tube bezel setting tool from @halsteadjewelrysupplies applies even pressure to set calibrated round stones, and what to watch for.

A mail time recap covering the panther ringer shirts, the Stay Gold Collective from @liz_kantner and Set It thermoplastic.

How I file a small marked flat spot on a curved band so a tube setting sits flush, then drill a hole under it for cleaning.

How a miter cutting vise jig lets you file sawn tubing flush top and bottom before soldering and setting, and square ring ends.

How the Matt Matter Miter Box from @gesswein.jewelry slices wax ring tubes quickly and straight, or at an angle.

How a tube cutting jig holds tubing at an adjustable length so you cut consistent pieces for tube settings, and other stock too.

A mail time live with new half round pliers from @lindstromtools, an amber cabochon and a tube setting tool.

An oldie from @maxwellharrisonjewellery: a drilled wooden clothespin gently clamps a pearl earring while the epoxy cures.

A mail time video about how I store jewelry inventory bins in my safe, plus sample magnets and a maker's workbook.

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