Friday, 22 March 2024

Pumice wheels! - 17 photos

 These pumice wheels are our 'friends' and they do what no other tool can do with such exacting precision. This essay is basically a photo-essay that photos are all that's needed.

 What are the tools that 'we' need for this essay?

Pumice wheel with #240 grit (Blue colour) that removes any marks and a softer #1,000 grit (Pink colour) that polishes the metal.





  Don't let the (course) #240 Pumice wheel touch any of the stones after being set.






 Here is my array of pumice wheels, some of them are Flat faced for smooth surfaces and Tapered for the in between claws.










This where I'd be using a Tapered wheel, instead of a Triangular file. This Pumice wheel "cleans and polishes" at the same time.

 This fine Pumice wheel of #1,000 grit actually polishes the metal.

These Pumice wheels do what a steel file cannot do and that it gives you a fine quality of cleaning. These are what every jeweller and stone-setter need to use. Enjoy the results through these photos I just showed you.
BTW, keep the point of the pumice wheel sharp for those in between areas.
Gerry Lewy.

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