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DVDs from Bench Media
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| Platinum Bench Techniques $29.95 |
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Brad Simon
Soldering
and Polishing are the two most challenging aspects of working on Platinum
Jewelry. In this live presentation
Brad Simon shows common platinum repair and manufacturing
techniques. Welding VS Soldering is discussed along with
detailed information on different solder usage.
Special emphasis is given to solder seam, and how to avoid having the
seam show after the work is completed, including seam preparation, solder
selection, seam placement, and finishing procedures. Various procedures are explained and
numerous
useful bench tips are given to make soldering and polishing platinum easier and
more efficient. This seminar is
entertaining as well as informative and is presented in a concise and
understandable way.
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| Platinum
Fabrication
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Brad Simon
Hand
fabricating platinum mountings to fit important stones is an advanced skill
utilizing precise craftsmanship. In
this
DVD Certified Master Bench Jeweler Brad Simon demonstrates his methods to create 3 different
mountings. Beginning with a basic
3-stone ring and progressing through more complex projects he demonstrates
advanced fabrication procedures. How to
conceal and strengthen solder seams, making settings for princes and baguette
stones, forging a shank, as well as utilizing new fusion welding techniques
using the PUK Welder are included, Plus numerous tips and tricks to making your
platinum fabrication projects easier and more
professional.
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| Bead&Bright Cut Setting
$39.95 |
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Gerry Lewy
Bead
setting small diamonds and bright cutting the surrounding metal often produces
unsatisfactory result. You.ll take
pride
in your bead and bright cut setting once you learn the practical techniques
shown in this video. Close-up video
puts
you right at the bench as you watch over the shoulder of this English Gentleman
Setter as he performs his masterful work.
How to sharpen & prepare gravers, take care of
your tools and numerous tips are also included.
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| Difficult
Ring Sizings $39.95 |
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Chuck Koehler
You
feel confident in your abilities to size rings and repair jewelry, but now you
are being asked to size platinum rings, large multi-stone rings and other items
that were not covered in school. Learn
how to perform tricky ring sizings and advice on what to watch for to avoid
problems while sizing rings from one of the authors of Bench Magazine. Numerous tips are given throughout the
video.
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| Customize
Your Tools $39.95 |
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Steve Satow
For
the past 5 years you have read about Steve Satow.s tool modifications in Bench magazine. Now you can watch this live presentation
containing 24 of his favorite customized tools.
You.ll see all the slides shown during the presentation and hear as
Steve Satow explains how he customizes his tools and how he uses
those tools at his bench to improve his productivity and quality of
work.
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Run Your Shop
Without It Running You
Manual
A Practical Guide To Efficient
Shop Management
With over one hundred and fifty pages
of information,
illustrations, and worksheets, this is the most comprehensive
book on Shop Management available today.
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Bench
Views Collection of CD's
CD's of the Master
Jeweler at Work.
Each Bench View CD Rom contains approx. 50 min.
of video you can watch on your
computer.
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Don't Give 'Em a Break - A Guide to Prong Setting
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Getting to the Point - A Guide to Stone Setting
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A Royal Flush - A Guide to Flush Setting
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A Ringing Accomplishment - A Guide to Fabricating Rings
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A Crowning Achievement - A Guide to Fabricating Crowns
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From
Fee to Shining Fee
This is the
most complete pricing package for jewelry repairs
available today. This package consists of a Training
Manual and Computer Software. Learn how to maximize profits in
the shop, and the three essential ingredients to consider
when setting prices, plus detailed instructions on
how to adapt the software to accommodate your store.
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Favorite
Tips CD
Over 300 Bench Tips for Jewelers on:
General Techniques, Jewelry Repair, Stone Setting, and Shop Management
from Certified Master Bench Jeweler Brad Simon.
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It's About Time -
2 CD ROMS
The Popular Seminar
oh Shop Productivity is now available
on Multi-Media CD Rom. Learn:
- How to get Total Control over the Day-to-Day Operations of Your Shop
- How to Increase Productivity without Sacrificing Quality
- How to Schedule Work in the Shop to Increase Productivity and
Guarantee the Work will be Ready when the Customer Expects
"Productivity
was up 18% company wide in the first month after your seminar on productivity."
Craig Bienfang - Helzberg Diamonds
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Take-In Not
Taken
A Jewelers Guide to Take-In Procedures
Learn how to make your shop more efficient. Proper take-in procedures
decrease your liabilities and increase productivity in the shop.
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Bench Rom
Improve Your Bench Skills in 50 Minutes!
BENCH ROM is a complete multimedia educational experience presented on CD ROM.
Each quarterly issue of BENCH ROM is packed with 50 to 55 minutes of Video
Training by Master Jewelers.
Each year you will receive nearly 4 hours of instruction on; Jewelry Repair,
Stone Setting, and Custom Jewelry Manufacturing.
Click
here for more information
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E-BENCH
E-Bench is a FREE e-mail
only newsletter. It comes out around the first
of every month and provides tips on shop management
and bench techniques.
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