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  1. #11
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    Yes, but you will need more heat.
    As you increase your wire size, you will eventually have to decide on a bigger torch, unless you have bigger tips already. Dennis.

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    I find the best way to get a super clean join after sawing is by using a flat sided needle file in the join, pushing both edges towards the file and gently drawing the file back and forth. Good luck!

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    Dennis has a point, I have made a few bangles and am using a Dremel torch - 3mm round seems to be very difficult to heat. (Possibly ok for dome one with experience!) I can't buy any more tools till Christmas so I'm focusing on small things at the moment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn.D View Post
    I tried this as I've really struggled in the past and it really does work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaU5acww9gc
    I am relatively new to silver work, but thanks to seeing this film when I first started I haven’t had a problem even with the chunky Bi-metal rings I have made. Thank you very much for this and all your films.


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