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=== Equipment List ===
 
=== Equipment List ===
  
===== Hand Tools =====
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==== Hand Tools ====
 
* Hammers-assorted
 
* Hammers-assorted
 
* Pliers-assorted
 
* Pliers-assorted
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* Bench blocks
 
* Bench blocks
  
===== Bench Tools =====
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==== Bench Tools ====
 
* Flex Shaft w/assorted bits
 
* Flex Shaft w/assorted bits
 
* Dremel w/drill press stand
 
* Dremel w/drill press stand
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* Dapping block and punches
 
* Dapping block and punches
  
===== Soldering station =====
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==== Soldering station ====
 
* Butane torch
 
* Butane torch
 
* Oxygen/Acetylene torch
 
* Oxygen/Acetylene torch
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* Cleaning supplies
 
* Cleaning supplies
  
===== Patina setup =====
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==== Patina setup ====
 
* Glass mixing jars and dishes
 
* Glass mixing jars and dishes
 
* Brushes/applicators
 
* Brushes/applicators
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* Steel wool
 
* Steel wool
  
===== Electro-etch setup =====
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==== Electro-etch setup ====
 
* DC Power supply
 
* DC Power supply
 
* "D" battery holders
 
* "D" battery holders
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* Chemicals
 
* Chemicals
  
===== Firing Setup =====
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==== Firing Setup ====
 
* Kiln (On Loan to TinkerMill)
 
* Kiln (On Loan to TinkerMill)
 
* Programmable controller
 
* Programmable controller
  
===== Enameling Setup (On Loan to TinkerMill) ========  
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==== Enameling Setup (On Loan to TinkerMill) ====
 
* Sifting screens
 
* Sifting screens
 
* Enamel powders
 
* Enamel powders
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* Kiln trivets, wire screen
 
* Kiln trivets, wire screen
  
===== Casting ========  
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==== Casting ====
 
* Centrifugal rig (On Loan to TinkerMill)
 
* Centrifugal rig (On Loan to TinkerMill)
 
* Sand casting kit with casting frame, crucible, release agent, pre-mixed casting sand, tongs
 
* Sand casting kit with casting frame, crucible, release agent, pre-mixed casting sand, tongs
  
===== Lapidary (On Loan to TinkerMill) ========  
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==== Lapidary (On Loan to TinkerMill) ====
 
* Trim saw, cab forming wheels (Lortone LU6X Combination Unit) refurbished
 
* Trim saw, cab forming wheels (Lortone LU6X Combination Unit) refurbished
  
===== Lathe (On Loan to TinkerMill) ========  
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==== Lathe (On Loan to TinkerMill) ====
  
===== Hydraulic Press =====
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==== Hydraulic Press ====
 
* (to be converted from battery casing press to custom forming tool)
 
* (to be converted from battery casing press to custom forming tool)
  
===== Rolling Mill =====
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==== Rolling Mill ====
 
* Small Pepe
 
* Small Pepe
 
* Part of 3-in-One
 
* Part of 3-in-One
  
===== Shear =====
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==== Shear ====
 
* Part of 3-in-1
 
* Part of 3-in-1
  
===== Bending brake =====
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==== Bending brake ====
 
* Part of 3-in-1
 
* Part of 3-in-1
 
* Stand-alone brake (larger than 3-in-1)
 
* Stand-alone brake (larger than 3-in-1)
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=== References and Resources ===
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*{{:bookmarks_-_resources_edited.pdf|Lynne's Bookmarks 2/23/2016}} Contains a few hundred bookmarked resources Lynne Davis has accumulated over several years. As is - no warranty!
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*[http://www.lapidaryforum.net/group/index.php Lapidary Forum] This is an extremely comprehensive and authoritative site for jewelry makers.
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*[http://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php?topic=1010.0;wap2 Buffing and Polishing Guide] from Sharr Choate's book, Chapter 8: ''Creative Gold and Silversmithing''

Revision as of 18:07, 19 July 2016

Equipment List

Hand Tools

  • Hammers-assorted
  • Pliers-assorted
  • Files-assorted
  • Files-assorted needle
  • Sanding sticks
  • Jeweler's saw (x2)
  • Calipers
  • Hand shears, tin snips - assorted
  • Hole punch (Prat and Whitney)
  • Bench blocks

Bench Tools

  • Flex Shaft w/assorted bits
  • Dremel w/drill press stand
  • Bench pins
  • Small vice/bench block (x2)
  • Large vice
  • Large anvil
  • Belt sander
  • Bench grinder/wire wheel
  • Dapping block and punches

Soldering station

  • Butane torch
  • Oxygen/Acetylene torch
  • MAPP gas torch
  • Pickle pot, chemical
  • Tongs, tweezers
  • Rinse pot
  • Cleaning supplies

Patina setup

  • Glass mixing jars and dishes
  • Brushes/applicators
  • Chemicals
  • Steel wool

Electro-etch setup

  • DC Power supply
  • "D" battery holders
  • Battery clips
  • Etching vessels
  • Resist materials
  • Chemicals

Firing Setup

  • Kiln (On Loan to TinkerMill)
  • Programmable controller

Enameling Setup (On Loan to TinkerMill)

  • Sifting screens
  • Enamel powders
  • Enamel holding agent (e.g. Kleerfire)
  • Kiln trivets, wire screen

Casting

  • Centrifugal rig (On Loan to TinkerMill)
  • Sand casting kit with casting frame, crucible, release agent, pre-mixed casting sand, tongs

Lapidary (On Loan to TinkerMill)

  • Trim saw, cab forming wheels (Lortone LU6X Combination Unit) refurbished

Lathe (On Loan to TinkerMill)

Hydraulic Press

  • (to be converted from battery casing press to custom forming tool)

Rolling Mill

  • Small Pepe
  • Part of 3-in-One

Shear

  • Part of 3-in-1

Bending brake

  • Part of 3-in-1
  • Stand-alone brake (larger than 3-in-1)

References and Resources