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I have a Sievert torch which I bought in the '70s like Caroline, I use it with the burners 39 40 and 41 it copes with just about any soldering job, no need to get a fancy one, but it does have the...

Planet Rock

Hello and welcome

The experts on this friendly very gentle forum will answer all questions silly or basic.
I had 20+ years away from the bench don't worry it will all come back.

JH

BA Industrial Design/Jewellery and Silversmithing 1972-75 Birmingham

Worked for myself until the late 80's had a 20+year break then rediscovered my studio and tools in 2012 have been re-learning...

Wonderful calm film - beautiful work

Chris is absolutely right you need a dry atmosphere difficult if you have a studio in the garden like mine, I have a thermotube in the summer if the weather is damp and an oil filled radiator in...

Hi from me too Karen, this is a lovely forum. I have animals too, not horses although I rode when in my teens, birds (aviary), ducks dog etc. we have an African Grey parrot it's great to have a pet...

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I have the Foredom duo, the polisher is quite nice although I don't really use is as one, I have a fine grinding wheel on one side and a 3 jaw chuck on the other, it has spindles you can buy to...

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I am a total fusspot with the finish on my work as it is mostly geometric with crisp edges, so I use fine needle files from 2-6 cut, emery paper 0-3/0 grade taped on flat/round etc. sticks then...

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Perhaps you have already answered your own question.

Also depends on whether you need the money from selling on a regular basis, there will be experienced sellers on here who can give...

The floor in my workshop is also concrete and cold too, I put B&Q carpet tiles down warmer than vinyl, they stop dropped stones from bouncing out of view and keep my feet warm, if I were to drop...

I have an ancient Sievert, I use the 3940 for almost everything and the 3938 for tiny stuff, I think the numbers are the same for the new torches.
I also use Ebo's technique of creeping up on the...

Thank you for replies,

Will look into the modahaus system instead, I have a Sony 8 mpix camera with a macro setting and limited manual settings, my phone is an xperia mini pro the camera (has a...

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Cooksongold are selling the Nimbus Cloud Jewellery Photography Dome + accessories.

I have watched the video, has anyone used this equipment is it worth buying?

JH

Yes perhaps in the eyes of youth, but I too refuse to think old and possibly from the back with a baseball hat on I don't look 60 :-"

Like Wallace I appreciate the extra time.

CJ57 Caroline no...

40!! spring chicken :)

I was told this year that 60 is the new 40, I have pinned on the board in my kitchen that... Age is in the Mind

No need to be, I did my stint like everyone and worked in the spare room too, you have those creative years ahead to hone your perfect workspace :)

I have a purpose built shed /studio down the bottom of the garden which my late OH made for me over 30 years ago, we drew it out on a scrap of paper and handmade it over one summer. He also made a...

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Looking at this bracelet in the photograph I am curious to know how it is made as bike chain when arranged in this fashion with the links vertical and zig zagging actually put the...

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I have a client that loves motorbikes. He wanted a chain bracelet made from sterling silver but didn't want it to cost hundreds of pounds. Here is the style of bracelet that...

If the discussion was about the LAO going to China the leopard head mark would change to a portcullis to indicate that the items are foreign, skimming down this thread I might have missed that the...

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The stone was too pretty to bin, cannot sell it of course so I wear the ring to remind me to take more care in future.

JH

so true

I took half the table off a lovely square faceted emerald which I was setting deep into a cube of 18ct, must have nicked it with the pusher and ping it was ruined. I was cross the ring had...

Hi Penny welcome from me too.

There must be every question and answer on here somewhere. Advice galore.
I too have a wooden studio and I get that sweetie shop feeling everytime I go into it.
JH

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There are some familiar names here, hope there is room for a small bird!