Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft [Paperback] by Karen Christians

The flex-shaft is an essential tool at the jewelry bench, and many jewelers keep several on hand — yet few take full advantage of everything this versatile machine can do. Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft by Karen Christians is written specifically to close that gap. This paperback guide walks you through choosing the right flex-shaft system for your work, maintaining it properly, and selecting the correct accessories for specific tasks. Beyond the fundamentals, the book draws on creative, real-world ideas sourced from the Orchid archives and the pages of AJM Magazine, offering practical techniques designed to speed production, improve finished quality, and simplify everyday bench work.

Features

• Guidance on selecting the proper flex-shaft system for your needs
• Maintenance tips to keep your flex-shaft performing at its best
• Accessory recommendations matched to specific tasks and applications
• Techniques sourced from the Orchid archives and AJM Magazine
• Practical strategies to speed production and improve finished quality
• Written for working jewelers at the bench

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