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Tag Archives: flints

Jewelry Tip #9: Getting Ready to Solder

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” video I will show you how to ready your torch setup for soldering. I will also show you how to change the flint in a striker.

Note: The “little woopies” are called flints!

Thanks for watching!

Posted in Featured, Tips | Tagged butane, flints, gas, oxygen, propane, safety, soldering, sparkers, striker, torches

Tools I Love and Use

Jeweler’s Saw Frame
Deep-throat Saw Frame
Laser Gold Saw Blades
Bench Pin - Studio Flux
Chasing Hammer-Fretz (for general work)
Chasing Hammer-SC Studios (for chasing and repousse)
Bench Block
Classic Jewelers Kit- Foredom Flex Shaft
Stone Setting kit - Foredom
Sanding Discs

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