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    Thanks for the response Caroline! Work got...

    Thanks for the response Caroline!

    Work got very busy so I've only just had a chance to log back in! I've got some time this evening so will try your approach. Doing the brushed finish first...
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    Two tone brushed and polished ring

    Hello!

    I am making a ring which is 6mm wide, which has two grooves around the circumference of the ring dividing it up into three sections. I'm trying to give the centre section a brushed matte...
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    I've taken to tearing off a very small strip of...

    I've taken to tearing off a very small strip of paper (or emery paper) and wrapping it around the shank of the burr once or twice before putting it in the handle. I can then tighten by hand and the...
  4. Thread: New Cut opal

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    It looks amazing Peter! I love opals, so do let...

    It looks amazing Peter! I love opals, so do let me know if you do set up an etsy shop!
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    OK Cool. I have a few questions as I'm not...

    OK Cool.

    I have a few questions as I'm not really familiar with the grs benchmate system. Would I need a GRS system to use this, or can it be used standalone? I've been looking on rio grande's...
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    Hi, I know this is an old post, but is this...

    Hi,

    I know this is an old post, but is this still for sale?
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    Thanks, that's very useful info. I think I need...

    Thanks, that's very useful info. I think I need to have a good think about what I'd use it for and how much use it would get.

    Dennis - I like the idea of bolting it to a moveable surface that is...
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    Thank you all! I'm still so excited to have won...

    Thank you all! I'm still so excited to have won when there were so many great entries! :dance:
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    Rolling Mills.....

    Hi, I know this comes up every now and again, and I've been reading up through the archives but I'm going round and round in circles as to what to get!

    The cookson value mill seems great value...
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    oh wow, awesome!! Thank you so much!! :D

    oh wow, awesome!! Thank you so much!! :D
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    I'm fairly new to jewellery making, so my effort...

    I'm fairly new to jewellery making, so my effort is fairly simplistic.

    I made a couple of thin simple rings made from 9ct gold with tube set stones - one with a diamond, one with a sapphire. This...
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    I go nice and slow by using my burrs in a wooden...

    I go nice and slow by using my burrs in a wooden handle and doing it by hand. This works fine when I am cutting out a V shape for a gypsy setting. However I have always just made a V shape and...
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