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    Question Stonesetting - best books

    Hello,

    I am hoping for some recommendations for books on stone setting please.

    Many thanks

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    The trouble is that stone setting books can repeat information that you already have, so you don't need many. This one is a relatively modern candidate:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mounting-Se...c=1&th=1&psc=1
    Be sure to find the little box that says 'read sample', which is a valuable free read.

    In the end, it will be best to find a course, where you can get some personal attention, and also use this forum for trouble shooting.

    You will also need to look at headband magnification, and eventually microscopes. Dennis

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    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Professiona.../dp/192956578X
    And Grether, of course.

    Most of the setters I know use micromotors and powered engraving kit, rather than the more manual techniques that tend to be emphasised. There's a cost & a learning curve.

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    I am so glad I joined this forum. I have already learned so much. Many thanks for your advice.

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