Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft
by Karen Christians
Volume One in the "Orchid in Print: Maximum Bench Work" Series
Published in collaboration with The Ganoksin Project
Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you’ll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn’t know about their flex-shaft systems!
• More than 100 full-color photographs
• Numerous tables and charts to easily compare systems and accessories.
• Innovative tricks from MJSA Journal and Ganoksin’s Orchid discussion group.
Price: $34.95. MJSA member price: $29.50.
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About the Author
Karen Christians is the founder and creative director of Cleverwerx, a Waltham, Massachusetts–based business that provides personal instruction and also designs and sells high quality jewelry tools, equipment, kits, and books for metalsmiths of all levels. Previously she founded Metalwerx, a non-profit jewelry school in Waltham. Karen has written numerous articles for major trade magazines, lectured at industry events, taught workshops, and created her own jewelry and art. She is a past board member of the North American Society of Goldsmiths and holds a BFA with multiple honors from the Massachusetts College of Art.
Inside the Book
An Introduction to the Flex-shaft System
Choosing the Proper Motor & Power Control
Choosing the Proper Handpiece
Choosing the Proper Bur or Drill Bit
Choosing a Mandrel
Abrasives & Grinding Wheels
Brushes, Buffs, & Polishing Compounds
Attachments for Your Flex-shaft
Maintenance & Safety Procedures
Beyond the Basics: Flex-shaft Tips
At a Glance
Publication date: 2005
ISBN 0-9713495-6-8
Softcover, perfectbound
96 pages
Full-color photographs throughout
Technical resources section