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GoldSmithy
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-11-17, 6:48am
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Have I fried my rectifier?
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4,048
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GoldSmithy
Did you check to see if the rectifier has a fuse...
Did you check to see if the rectifier has a fuse and, if so, if it is blown?...Smithy
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-09-12, 5:17pm
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5
Information on E.W. Miller Firefox II
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2,160
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GoldSmithy
My bad...It is a Fusebox II. I will post a...
My bad...It is a Fusebox II. I will post a picture asa my batteries get charged, I really need to know the time/temp of the built in programs. Thanks, Smithy (If anyone has a copy of the instruction...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-09-12, 1:11pm
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5
Information on E.W. Miller Firefox II
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2,160
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GoldSmithy
Information on E.W. Miller Firefox II
I just got a Firefox II kiln that looks like it has never been used. Unfortunately, the company has been out of business for a while, and I need the user manual or any other information about this...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-08, 9:24am
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153
I suggest a "frugal tips" section?
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52,738
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GoldSmithy
This is for metal workers. A wood baseball...
This is for metal workers.
A wood baseball bat makes a great bracelet mandrel.
A broken pool cue makes a good ring mandrel.
The bottom of an old iron makes a good bench block.
Old hammers...
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The Dark Room
2010-01-18, 7:02am
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56
Poll:
Cloud Dome vs. Table Top Mini Cube?
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32,349
Posted By
GoldSmithy
Got here late, but here is my $.02 worth. The...
Got here late, but here is my $.02 worth. The Cloud dome can produce very good pictures AFTER you master the learning curve. I was never able to master the learning curve.
With that in mind, if...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-01-02, 7:35am
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54
Is this normal?
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12,200
Posted By
GoldSmithy
I have a sigh by my bench that reads: ...
I have a sigh by my bench that reads:
"Creative minds are rarely tidy"
...Smithy
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-12-29, 5:11am
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2
Can a Chemetron oxygen therapy regulator be used for a torch
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2,189
Posted By
GoldSmithy
From the looks of it, you will have to change the...
From the looks of it, you will have to change the tank fitting to fit on a standard oxygen tank, but I think it will work. Changing the fittings is not expensive ($10.00) or hard (just unscrew one...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-11-25, 5:40am
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2
Rio Grand Kiln
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1,730
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GoldSmithy
Call Rio and ask them to send you a copy of the...
Call Rio and ask them to send you a copy of the instructions. I have done this on a couple of occasions and Rio has been very helpful...Smithy
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-08-05, 5:15am
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61
What did you do as a newbie that you don't do anymore?
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12,272
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GoldSmithy
As a complete noob, I want to thank each and...
As a complete noob, I want to thank each and every one of you for the tips and knowledge you have shared here. This is one of the best "learning" threads I have found. Much of the information...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2009-07-24, 7:40am
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14
Torch question from a total newbie
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3,466
Posted By
GoldSmithy
You may also want to see if your present torch...
You may also want to see if your present torch can run on propane. I used to use acetelyne but switched to propane because it is cleaner. All I had to switch was the regulator and tank and all was...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2009-07-15, 12:24pm
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17
I need advice...
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4,078
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GoldSmithy
A good thing to hold beads while getting them off...
A good thing to hold beads while getting them off a mandrel is a tourniquet. The rubber kind used in hospitals. It is a flexible soft rubber strip about 1"wide and 18" long. Grip the bead with it...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-07-10, 5:19pm
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16
How do you make jump rings?
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5,136
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GoldSmithy
I use the jump ringer and once you master the...
I use the jump ringer and once you master the learning curve, it's the greatest invention since sliced bread. I used to make a lot of chains and hand sawing a bunch of links was hard on the hands...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-07-10, 2:41pm
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16
How do you make jump rings?
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5,136
Posted By
GoldSmithy
I have used about anything I can find to wind...
I have used about anything I can find to wind jump rings. Nails are readily available and come in all sizes. Same with knitting needles and wood dowels.
f you are only making a few (less than 20)...
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Website help and critique
2009-06-23, 6:46pm
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35
Anyone need a FREE web site design?
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9,871
Posted By
GoldSmithy
With the wonderful responses you have gotten, can...
With the wonderful responses you have gotten, can I buy stock in your company, cause it seems you on your way.:)
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-17, 1:30pm
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19
Anyone else use a Foredom to clean their beads?
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3,404
Posted By
GoldSmithy
A diamond drill of the proper size, such as 3/32,...
A diamond drill of the proper size, such as 3/32, first. These are not tapered so they will not flare out the hole. Then I would use cerium oxide or 50,000 micron diamond compound on either a 3/32...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-17, 10:55am
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19
Anyone else use a Foredom to clean their beads?
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3,404
Posted By
GoldSmithy
I use my foredom flex shaft daily in my jewelry...
I use my foredom flex shaft daily in my jewelry work. It is like my right hand and just about every shape of bit is available. There is no electricity near the hand piece, so cleaning out a bead...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-09, 2:20pm
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60
My stringer control has gone in the toilet Help
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12,697
Posted By
GoldSmithy
Am I right in that your condition is the result...
Am I right in that your condition is the result of mold in a house you just bought? If so, and the mold condition was not made know to you before you bought the house....SEE A LAWYER. I don't know...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-08, 1:48pm
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60
My stringer control has gone in the toilet Help
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12,697
Posted By
GoldSmithy
Sorry I can't contribute anything about the...
Sorry I can't contribute anything about the foods, but if you find yourself making squiggly lines, try using those lines in your designs. Make it a new design function and see what you can come up...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2009-06-07, 9:08am
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111
Jack Ridgeway-
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30,845
Posted By
GoldSmithy
In my business, if a package or shipment comes in...
In my business, if a package or shipment comes in with any sign of damage to the package, I don't accept it. That way it goes back to the shipper and he has to deal with any problems. However, this...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2009-06-04, 3:21pm
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93
Jack ridgeway did it again
Views:
27,285
Posted By
GoldSmithy
I'm new here. Can someone please tell me what...
I'm new here. Can someone please tell me what products he deals in so that I know not to buy from him. I like to spend my money with people I don't have to worry about. Hope you get this worked out.
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-02, 7:30am
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12
Oxygen tank
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5,411
Posted By
GoldSmithy
Make sure you have a flash back arrestor on your...
Make sure you have a flash back arrestor on your regulator for safety reasons. They are available at your local welding supply company...Goldsmithy
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-09, 7:29am
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0
Making Cabochons
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1,736
Posted By
GoldSmithy
Making Cabochons
I want to make glass cabochons to set in custom jewelry mountings. I am new and just bought a tutorial, but it hasn't arrived yet.
I want to use fuming in my cabochons.
Any help, tips, or...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-08, 10:17am
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26
Gold fuming
Views:
4,855
Posted By
GoldSmithy
The "shot" is the actual piece of gold that you...
The "shot" is the actual piece of gold that you use for fuming, generally a little bigger than a "BB". The" gram" is the weight of the piece of gold or "shot".
From what I understand, a piece of...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-08, 7:36am
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26
Gold fuming
Views:
4,855
Posted By
GoldSmithy
It is based on the current market price of gold...
It is based on the current market price of gold or silver. These prices can be found at http://www.kitco.com on the left side of the page.
For gold, take the market price and divide by 31.4. This...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-08, 6:07am
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26
Gold fuming
Views:
4,855
Posted By
GoldSmithy
I can furnish pure gold (.999 fine) or pure...
I can furnish pure gold (.999 fine) or pure silver (.999 fine) in shot form for fuming.
The problem with using kareted gold scrap for fuming is that the alloys used will lead to inconsistent...
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