Has your flexible shaft grinder ever seemed to run too hot? Or has it started making a weird grinding noise? Wait a minute, when was even the last time that you paused to do any maintenance on it? Most flex shaft motors are made to run for years and years with minimal intervention, but they…
.As jewellers, we have a huge variety of tools available to us and some are definitely used more often than others. For intermediate to advanced level jewellers, one of those frequently used items is a craft drill or rotary tool. Laura-Jayne of Small Dog Silver jewellery shares her knowledge of the Foredom pendant motor /…
Gold Induction melting furnaces are electrical furnaces used for the melting of various base metals, such as copper, aluminum, iron, and steel, and precious metals, including gold, silver, rhodium, and many more. Induction furnaces offer a controllable, clean, and energy-efficient melting process. Fast Heating – Induction furnaces works induction principal which is a quicker process…
Centrifugal Disc Finisher These jewelry polishing machines can accommodate wet and dry finishing. Centrifugal machines have a unique motor, which is why they are faster than any other finishing machine. They are up to 30X faster than a vibratory machine! Desktop Jewelry Vibratory Tumbler This jewelry polishing machine is very suitable for small workplaces. Since…
1) Jewellers Anvil Jewelers anvils are some of the smallest and lighted anvils available, with most models only weighing a few ounces. Although they may seem fragile, they’re actually incredibly durable and a necessary tool for most goldsmiths. 2) Pliers Jewelry piers are a handheld tool primarily used to hold or bend small objects. They…
Choosing a proper jewelry faceting machine is a very challenging and very personal decision. You first need to assess the various qualities of different machines and then decide which factors are most important for your faceting experience. Qualities Let’s define each of these qualities before looking at machines: repeatability, reliability, speed, accuracy, cost, and availability….
Gold Electroplating with jewelry plating machine is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal. Gold plating finds its uses in jewelry, semiconductor industry. It often employed in electronics to provide a corrosion resistant surface. In this instructable, I am making alkaline gold plating solution which can deposit…
Do as much hand-finishing as possible. The tumbler will polish the surface but if there’s a scratch it will still be there (and maybe even more visible!) when you pull it out. When I hand-finish I sand up to 1200 or 1500 grit and then use a white polishing pad before tumbling. Do NOT set…
Before you start buying jewelers tools and setting up your gem lab, you need to invest in good reference materials to make sense of what the instruments will tell you. You’ll find all the information you need for the International Gem Society (IGS) professional gemologist certification course in the Learning Center. However, you may want…
Do you need a jewelry drill press but don’t have the space for one? Here are 5 of the best mini drill presses that will fit in your workshop or home. They come in a variety of sizes and styles, so there is bound to be something on this list that is perfect for you!…