Tricks of the Trade

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Old Bur to Burnisher
May 2018

All those old burs you have lying around your bench are waiting for a new life!  This quick trick will turn your old bur into a burnisher in no time!

Quick Jump Rings
April 2018

Use a cordless drill to make quick and easy jump rings!

Making a Wrapped Loop
February 2018

The best way to create a loop is with a perfect pair of forming pliers. Forming pliers have one round, tapered jaw  and one flat, tapered jaw.  These pliers will allow you to make a loop without getting a “dent” on the outside of the wire.  Never use round pliers as they will leave a dent in the wire.

 

 

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