So I took my first jewelry class last monday, had a really good time. I
can see why one would spend 3 months on learning to saw. That little
jewelers saw has opened up a whole new world to me. I ordered some basic
tools from Otto Frei, 2 saw frames 4 dozen blades in a few sizes. Files,
pliers, etc. I'm going to get the Rio Grande catalogs too.

Even though I think the tools are reasonable priced, I didn't get a lot
for $300.

matthew
ohio

This probably isn't the right thread to post this to, but it's as good
as any I guess.
There's a list called Orchid that you've simply GOT to join!
I've been a-jewelin' for 30 years and I learn stuff on there every
day. There are some really talented people and sometimes they even
post their URL's so you can see their stuff.

I met a guy on there who is trying to launch a business selling this
magical stuff I like to call Brown's Snake Oil (He calls it
BrownPolymer because either his name is Brown or he has it tested as
Brown University or both, but it's not brown but rather sorta tan...)
Anyway it's an unbelievable substance that I put on my sawblades and
it helps me cut straighter and easier and I don't break sawblades
hardly at all (and I use 9/0 blades mostly.)
(If any of you know where I can get a couple gross of 10/0 blades I'd
be most appreciative.)
The Orchid list is here http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
The Snake Oil god is here

Frosty

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