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Metal Jewelry Fabrication Tools

By Tammy Powley, About.com

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Pliers and Files

Set of Pliers: Flat, round nosed, and cutters are needed for many different uses. Most jewelry makers have these already, of course.

Large Hand File: These are normally about 8 inches long and are available through most jewelry supply companies. These are used for filing down rough edges.

Set of Needle Files: These are used for filing down rough edges also but are best for small areas or if you need a lot of control over what you’re filing. They come in various shapes like square, round, half round, and flat, so that’s why it’s nice to have a set of them.

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