Modifying Jewelry Tools

Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

On today's episode, we're going to explore a topic that's sure to be of interest to every jewelry maker out there. Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your tools, wishing they could just work a little bit better for you? Well, you're in luck because today, I'm going to share some invaluable tips on how you can modify your existing jewelry tools to work a bit better for you!

If you are looking to learn all about the tools, materials and techniques to start creating your own jewelry, or expand upon your knowledge be sure to check out my book: Metalsmith Society’s Guide To Jewelry Making. Find where to purchase it locally here:
https://metalsmithsociety.com/pages/book
Tip for modifying a bezel rocker from @saltwater.and.silver: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqDTVEcP6Hq/
Find a brass bezel rocker from Rio Grande:
https://www.riogrande.com/product/brass-bezel-roller/113079GP/?code=113079
Tweezer modification from @cherylrydmark_goldsmith: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLPBfSWhziu/
Diamond abrasive “credit card size” sharpening stones: https://amzn.to/3wKHHb9
Modifying a charcoal block: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRBmaAOBWk6/
Premium charcoal blocks in various sizes:
https://pepetools.com/products/hardened-charcoal-soldering-block-compressed-european?aff=2
Bench pin modification from @kellyelizabethjewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/Byz49VQhqcW/
Check out the tip search page to find more bench pin modifications: https://tips.metalsmithsociety.com/
Modifying pliers shared by @refraction_manufacturing: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzp4kskh2gt/
THANK YOU TO EACH OF THESE COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR GENEROUSLY SHARING THESE TIPS!
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Chapters

1. Intro and Metalsmith Society's Guide To Jewelry Making (00:00:00)

2. Some tools require modification right out of the box (00:02:07)

3. Tweezer modification with a krause bur (00:04:24)

4. Modifying a premium charcoal block (00:05:50)

5. Bench pin modifications and using the tip search (00:07:54)

6. Plier modification and what tools to use to modify your tools (00:09:10)

7. Outro and supporting Metalsmith Society (00:11:32)