Tricks of the Trade

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Creating A Simple Prong Setting for A Complex Shape
January 2018

Do you have a complex shape that you need to make a prong setting for? Follow these simple steps.

No bench vise, no problem! A rivet trick
December 2017

Looking for an easier way to start your rivet heads? Check out this great tip by jeweler Monique Rancourt. 

Pulse Arc Welder Tip: Making Rivets
September 2017

Learn this quick and easy way to make rivets using the Orion pulse arc welder. Get a nice even ball with very little texture!

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