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Yes, I know this is a rather old post, but I was wondering how you got on with the Hegner scroll saw. My saw work is a wee bit wonky and I'm wondering if a scroll saw might be the answer as I really...

My wonderful other half has agreed to buy me a kiln for xmas, so I've been researching and thought that the Prometheus Pro 1 Programmable might be just the job for me. I've seen it here being sold at...

Thanks again, people. I love the water and ice idea - should help to keep the vodka cold too or did I miss the point? :-D

Thanks for all the great info and for the tutorial, Hans. I'm always amazed at your generosity to newbies like me.

And I'm delighted to know I'm not alone in this, Claire.

I'll definitely try...

Interesting...

Thanks, Enigma.

I had a look at the video, but once again there's nothing there showing the filing. He just cuts with the snips and runs the file up once, so I guess the real work was done off...

Ah, interesting, Carolle. I've been using wire cutters, but I'll definitely give it a try with my saw. When you say you cut again after bending the wire do you have the wire overlapping (like the...

Hello again,

I recently made a baby teething ring necklace using a silver tube, but I had a lot of trouble getting the tube into a true circle. I'd flattened the circle a bit to solder the two...

Morning all,

I'm looking for help again. I'm a self-learner, so I don't have a background with all the tools and much of what I do is trial and error.

I've been soldering for a few months now...

Thanks, James. That's perfect. I now understand exactly what you meant. Much appreciated.

Ah, as I suspected, there's definitely a skill to this! :-)

I didn't know it was called chamfering - maybe I'll have more luck googling that.

By the way, by a roll sander do you mean the rolls...

Thanks for all your answers.

I do already have a bench pin and some decent files, it's the knowledge of how to do it that's missing! For instance, James' tip about using dividers for marking the...

Apologies if this has been asked before (and if it's really dumb), but how do you put a neat bevel on metal? Is it just a case of filing? And if so, how do you ensure a consistent height and angle? ...

If the OH can get a job over there we will! :-D

The system in France is really incredible (in the original sense of the word). I've only scratched the surface in the last post! If I understand...

I don't know. I can't work out the system here at all (and neither can my OH and he's a native). It seems you have to register with all sorts just to get the sponsor's mark (i.e. the chamber of...

Interesting. What makes you think it's a form of taxation in France, Steve?

Thanks, Kym. I spoke to Cornelius thanks to Caroline and that has cleared up my remaining questions, but I'll try PMing LaVidalerie too as it would be good to be in touch with more jewellers on this...

Thanks for clarifying that, Steve.

Yes, I wondered that, Les. If the sponsor's mark is part of the hallmark, and the UK hallmark is recognised by France, then presumably I don't need to register the sponsor's mark in France as well as...

I hope you'll feedback and let us know what the expert says, Pearlscence.

Thanks, Steve. One final question (I hope): can I send stuff to the special Heathrow courier by insured post or only by courrier?

Is anyone here living and working in France? I'm trying to get my head around hallmarking and rules regarding working with precious metals over here, but seem to be going round and round in circles....

Thanks for all the info. It definitely seems more straight forward doing things in the UK.

Could I also ask how long will it take to get a sponsors mark approved and made (assuming I use LAO for...

Hi Steve,

Thanks for posting and clarifying.

Do you know anyone who's in France and using your service? If so, do you think you could ask if they'd mind answering these questions (unless you...

If Steve could reply that would be great. Any and all information is very gratefully received.

Thanks for the link - I'll check it out now.