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Summary: How to use the flex shaft tool to alter jewelry; get expert tips and advice on tools and techniques for resizing and repairing jewelry in this free instructional video.
Joe Maughan is a second-generation jeweler with over 15 years experience in the jewelry industry. Joe is the owner of "The Vug" jewelry store in Salt Lake City, Utah.read more
"Hello, on Behalf of Expert Village, my name is Joe. I own "The Vug" local jewelry store in Salt Lake City. Today, I'm going to be talking about my flux shaft, which is a very important, one of the most important tools as professional jeweler. This brand is a Fordem, there's also Drimmel makes one. The flexible shaft, the motor, the flexible shaft, and the hand piece. This one is on a foot pedal, so I can easily control the speed or when to start and stop it. Basically, I got tons of jeweler's bits. I use diamond tools, setting tools, ball burners, all kinds of different things. Very important tool for shaping, grinding, filing. In fact, I use this in place of hand files, quit a bit. Great tool for all around use and you can also use it for stone carving or drilling. Just a great, all around tool for anybody to have starting. These do come without the flux shafts. It's just a little bit more easy to use it with the shaft and definitely the foot pedal."