Flexible Shaft Machine Jewelry Techniques

The flexshaft tool is probably used more often than any other available to the practicing craftsman. This machine and its numerous burrs saws and other accessories free the jewelry maker from often laborious tasks and gives him the chance to preform numerous operations. The Flexible Shaft Machine - Jewelry Techniques covers and presents information about Machines and Handpieces Ring sizer and drill press Wax turning lathe Stone-cutting unit Table saw Burrs Details of burr use Finishing a cast ring Sculpting a Ring with a cabochon Creating a ring set with brilliants Setting a brilliant stone in a bezel Setting square stones Constructing large prongs Carving prongs Prong sets and pearls Stone ring with metal inlay Cabochon-cutting Metal inlay in carved stone Plastics Carving Wood Turning tubes and wax on a lathe Ivory-carving and inlaying Chasing and engraving Drilling Riveting Titanium and Surface Textures. Included is list of suppliers and a gallery of flexible shaft machine work by contemporary artists. Soft cover 11" x 8.5" 47 pages.