A tip from @lucywalkerjewellery on softening plier jaw edges with a sanding disc so they don't mar your metal.

A video from @lucywalkerjewellery on setting a bezel with a toothbrush so you don't mar metal or scratch the stone.

A tip from @atelier_hanki on using a wall hook as a simple torch holder.

A tip from @westry.co on tracing a border line with a flex shaft attachment instead of calipers before sawing.

Learn to tension micro finishing film or sandpaper in a saw frame to sand hard to reach spots in pierced work.

A tip from @stardustsoulstudio on using removable mounting tabs to keep a fume extractor steady on the edge of the bench.

A tip from @finearzt on using an electric cement mixer to tumble large copper sculpture parts with 15lb of media.

Learn sawing basics: good posture, a chest level bench pin, proper blade tension and direction, lubrication and a relaxed grip.

A tip from @martindenoch on using an inexpensive pipe deburring tool to round inside ring edges for comfort.

A tip from @torchfirestudio on covering set stones with washi tape and trimming it at the bezel to prevent polishing scratches.

Learn to place solder under the seam and heat from above to pull it through, and to color code hard solder with a Sharpie.

A tip from @dreamsmith.jewelry on screwing a fabric belt around a stump for hammer pockets and mounting an anvil and bench block on top.

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