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Low-tech Die Forming

April 21, 2018
by Jewel
Low-tech die forming article

In 2012, Metalink sponsored a demo at the ASU Metals Studio on Low Tech Die Forming by ASU’s Visiting Professor and MFA alum, John Tzelepis (center, above). This is a… Read More

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Sanding grits conversion chart

July 18, 2017
by Jewel
Sanding conversion chart between grit, mesh and micron

Here’s a handy little chart I came across while helping a student figure out what micron sanding papers they had. I’ve always worked with regular wet/dry sanding paper so I’ve… Read More

Filed under Tips and Tricks

How to make an economical rotating soldering tray

July 5, 2017
by Jewel
How to make an economical rotating soldering surface: soldering board and lazy susan hardward

As you may be aware, traditional soldering pans are wonderful but quite pricey ($50-60.00 for a large pan). I own one and can’t imagine working without it but they may… Read More

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Gauge conversion chart

June 14, 2017
by Jewel
Sheet gauge chart for determining metal gauge from oz designations.

For those of us who buy our copper and brass in large quantities from commercial metals companies, you may have encountered an odd way they measure thickness for our metal.… Read More

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Great book most metalsmiths probably don’t know about

October 4, 2015
by Jewel
Tech Text- A compilation of SNAG technical articles from 1975- 2010

I have to preface this article with a BIG thanks to Teri Jo Kinnison who alerted me to this book. “Tech Text” comprises a collection of technical articles which originally… Read More

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