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    What type of stainless would you use for jewelry?

    This makes sense. I will proceed with caution. Haha. I don't plan on doing a wide array of work in steel right now, and I don't have much in the means of equipment for refinishing scrap, but it would be good to get my feet wet and learn what I can expect to find.
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    What type of stainless would you use for jewelry?

    Great information here, thanks Travis. I really enjoy cutting into 400. If I don't need to deal with the headaches to ensure my work will hold up over time, I would definitely prefer that route. Your comment about time being my most expensive part really puts things into perspective as well. Do...
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    What type of stainless would you use for jewelry?

    Hey Monk, thanks so much for that great reply. I'm always in the market for cheap practice materials as well as upcycleable scrap. I'll definitely get over to the yard to see what I can find. Maybe the internet got me a little spooked about the longevity of SS with normal wear. If your clients...
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    What type of stainless would you use for jewelry?

    Hello all, I'm a goldsmith looking to start some new projects and delve into engraving and inlay on stainless steel, but I'm finding the sheer number of different alloys to be a bit overwhelming and confusing. I am wanting something that has high resistance to corrosion, as I would like to...
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    Looking for information or tutorial on French cut setting

    Hey, thanks sabushka. I've looked around and it's mostly what seem to be sped up videos of someone completing the work. I haven't found any relevant information on what style or degree of graver they are actually using, or any voiceover explaining any tips or tricks they find helpful. The search...
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    Looking for information or tutorial on French cut setting

    Hey everyone, I've been looking for some info on French cut setting for a while now, and haven't found any truly enlightening sites or posts on the subject. Mostly, I'm looking for general practice info such as common stone spacing, size and type of graver used to make cuts and any other...

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