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Here is a helpful chart to learn what anodes are used best for which plating solutions and what type of tank, temperature and tank voltage to use when plating y... Read More...
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Why electroclean?
Electrocleaning before plating is necessary to remove oils, grease, rouge, passive oxide films, and other surface contaminants left over from... Read More...
Use this handy saw blade size reference chart to help determine the correct size saw blade needed. Finer saw blades are great for use with small p... Read More...
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To find the weight of an article in a metal different from that in which it is now made:Find the present metal in the first vertical column.
Multiply the... Read More...
This is a guide on how to estimate the approximate weight of a gemstone based on its length to width ratio.
Round
Diamond: Average diameter² x... Read More...
If the tips of your screwdrivers are too wide to fit in the small spaces where you need to use them, like in the heads of those tiny watch screws, or if the... Read More...
There are many different types of files for jewelers and watchmakers. Each job may require a different type of file, so to ensure that you have the right file... Read More...
Much like the basic yellow gold streak test, with the white gold streak test you will rub the unknown metal against the testing stone and then apply acid to the... Read More...