At the Bench

Based on the popular AJM column of the same name, At the Bench shows how you can save time and boost profits when repairing or fabricating gold and silver jewelry. Featuring more than 200 photographs, it offers step-by-step instruction on resizing rings, repairing chain, setting stones, re-tipping prongs, and building component parts, among other essential skills. It also includes a guide to bench preparation and practices, easy-to-use charts for ring sizing and karat conversion, and tips for taking in repairs. An essential resource for every jeweler's bench.