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...
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...
This method of testing involves you opening up the unknown gold piece, taking metal shavings from the inside and applying acid directly to them when you suspect... Read More...
Have you ever wondered how much your jewelry or flatware is worth? Don't have someone to trust to accurately value your precious metal items and would like to D... Read More...
To figure out how much gold you should add to karat up:
Take your starting weight and figure exactly how much alloy is contained. Divide this weight by... Read More...
Gold jewelry is a staple of every wardrobe, however it is also as expensive as it is lovely. Before you decide to purchase a piece of gold jewelry and i... Read More...
Buffing wheels come in all different sizes and types, the two main factors to consider when selecting polishing wheels or buffs are buff hardness and stiffness.... Read More...
Cleaning Your Buffing Wheel
The best way to clean your buffing wheel is to use a wheel rake with its jagged blade. Start the blade running and then offer the... Read More...
Using this guide to help you determine which buffing wheels and buffing compounds would serve you best for the various stages of buffing and polishing, organi... Read More...
Buffing compounds are used with buffing and polishing wheels to increase the effectiveness of the wheel and to help you accomplish your tasks more quickly. They... Read More...
There are many different types of buffing wheels, each designed to accomplish different tasks. We have put a list together of the different buffing and poli... Read More...
Cut and Polish Motions - When using your buffing wheels, there are two very important basic motions that you should know and use. Cut Motion: This... Read More...
Buffing wheels have two sections: the Safe area and the Unsafe area. The Safe area covers the section of the buffing wheel that is rotating away from the workpi... Read More...
Advantages of The Studex Universal System
The Studex instrument has a built-in mechanism to easily release the stud adapter from the plunge... Read More...
Setting Up a Jewelry Work Bench
We are going to set a basic jeweler work bench. This is only to cover the basics. As you work your way into the busin... Read More...