Tools for making better beads

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James Smircich suggests the use of armrests and a mandrel support, which relieves the stress and fatigue occurring from holding the bead mandrel in place for hours together. The instructions for the mandel support are based on a tool called a graphite paddle, and the way to make the armrests is discussed.

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Lapidary choices

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Some of the latest tools used in making diamond jewelry are presented. Among them are sanding disks made by Hi-Tech Diamond which are to be used with rubber mandrels. Mountain Mist Products sells sintered diamond burs in 95 different shapes and six grit sizes.

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Heat treating steel tools

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Steel tools can be heat treated not only through specialized furnaces but also by using a torch. The three types of steels are oil-hardening, water-hardening and air-hardening. Step by step instructions and tips when heating or quenching steel are presented.

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