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22-01-2023, 02:41 AM

TheYorkshireJeweller started a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Hi Am looking to get a handheld butane torch to use at home and wondered if anyone could advise which is the best between the following available...

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13-01-2023, 11:59 PM

northerncindy started a thread scratch or crack in stone in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Hi everyone! I just finished bezel setting a Natural Cacoxenite (Super Seven) Gemstone. (Please don't judge my bezel setting - this is only my second...

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15-01-2023, 09:27 PM

Kirsty Louise started a thread Best place to buy second hand tools and machinery? in The Lounge

Hello! Looking for recommendations on where to shop for second hand tools and machinery? Looking for ultrasonic bath at the moment. Thanks!...

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13-01-2023, 10:41 AM

theresa started a thread Torch leaking gas in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Good morning, after some advice please. I noticed that my torch has started to leak a tiny bit of gas. I removed the nozzle and couldn't see any...

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23-01-2023, 03:49 AM

mdk started a thread Big voids and holes after copper casting in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Hello, I made some lost wax castings in the flasks using pure copper. In all castings there were large voids and holes, it happened to me sometimes...

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31-01-2023, 02:19 PM

sugerbear00069 started a thread New to brush plating in Say Hello

Hello everyone, I am new to brush plating and are open to any suggestion or tips you might have for me. I bought my first brush kit from "Gold...

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10-01-2023, 05:10 PM

Dennis started a thread The Moon in The Lounge

Not jewellery, but perhaps inspiration? The moon at the Painted Hall, Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Dennis.

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28-01-2023, 05:34 PM

James started a thread Terrific value jewellery Book Book Bundle in Classifieds

Terrific value jewellery Book Book Bundle - £85 inc parcelforce tracked 48 Hour Hi, I'm downsizing so selling 16 jewellery making books including: ...

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16-01-2023, 08:53 AM

JackieP started a thread Copper patination question in Question Time

Hello I have been experimenting with different patination 'recipes' at home on copper using white vinegar and salt etc. But as well as a lovely...

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04-02-2023, 05:25 PM

Larry Gordon started a thread New boy in Say Hello

Hello, I'm Larry Gordon and I'm a total novice - just completed my first piece; a fairly heavy cuff from 1.5mm silver sheet. Both myself and my...

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01-02-2023, 09:41 AM

MrsJ89 started a thread Engraving machine in Say Hello

Hi I currently pay someone to engrave charms for me but would like to start doing it myself can anyone recommend a good engraving machine that I can...

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15-01-2023, 10:57 AM

J Allison started a thread Lapidary services in Shameless Self-promotion

Hi I am a lapidary that cuts / polishes stones ,I specialize in Australian opal but also cut other stones , I can also remove scratches from...

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05-02-2023, 08:52 AM

Larry Gordon replied to a thread New boy in Say Hello

Thanks for the advice Dennis. Yes, I have purchased a magnifying headband. I will do as you say and experiment on some scrap

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04-02-2023, 10:03 PM

Dennis replied to a thread New boy in Say Hello

Hi Larry, and welcome to the Forum. Yes a trip to Specsavers won't come amiss, but you might also benefit from head band magnificatin of 3.5x, or...

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04-02-2023, 09:30 PM

ps_bond replied to a thread Inventory and Pricing Software? in Business Ideas

Hi Larry As a technophobic jeweller I want a computer to handle all the inventory recording and calculate pricing from raw materials So that I...

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04-02-2023, 05:42 PM

Larry Gordon replied to a thread Inventory and Pricing Software? in Business Ideas

Hi, I am a novice jeweller - and also happen to write my own business software. I am curious to know what you want from 'inventory and pricing'...

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04-02-2023, 01:58 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Thanks Dennis. I wonder if the amateurs amongst us do not pay enough attention to safety and general protection…..hands / eyes / dust filters etc....

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04-02-2023, 12:06 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Quote: and uv smoky lens safety glasses I think its viewing the red hot metal, that might lead to cataracts you need to worry about, so it's...

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04-02-2023, 12:35 AM

nicks creative stuff replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Good luck with it David. Hope it goes well … N

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03-02-2023, 10:36 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Thanks that sounds great. Will get at this over the next few days. The local jewellery school use similar where I went for some stone setting tuition...

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03-02-2023, 10:32 PM

nicks creative stuff replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

I’m not sure about BOC I think you need an account with them and pay a yearly rental charge on their bottles and sometimes a handling charge. I...

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03-02-2023, 06:18 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

What size bottle do you recommend ? BOC have a presence near me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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03-02-2023, 06:13 PM

nicks creative stuff replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Know what you mean, I am banished to a cold garage … N

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03-02-2023, 05:31 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Dopey me ……I meant PROPANE not butane. Will investigate supply and size / height /weight of the cylinders as my jewellery workshop has taken over a...

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03-02-2023, 04:05 PM

nicks creative stuff replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

I use hobbyweld, very convenient with a supply nearby there bottles have a refundable deposit. A few things to consider … your insurer may state...

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03-02-2023, 10:50 AM

ps_bond replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

O2 in the house? Interesting. There's a couple of rent-free schemes - AlBee and Hobbyweld being the two I know of, otherwise it's rental &...

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03-02-2023, 09:55 AM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

Our home insurers NFU have confirmed that I can have this torch with oxygen cylinder / butane in the house…..phew! Now to source oxygen bottles...

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03-02-2023, 02:42 AM

china replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

I agree with Nick, also Propane is much cleaner for indoor use, Acetylene produces soot every time you light up.

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02-02-2023, 07:19 PM

nicks creative stuff replied to a thread Which Butane Torch is best? in Question Time

I wouldn’t bother with acetylene, no need for it when making jewellery, propane is plenty hot enough when mixed with oxygen and much more convenient...

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