Jewelers Bench Reference [Spiral-bound]

Harold O'Connor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1977 | ISBN-10: 0918820030 | ISBN-13: 978-0918820037

A wealth of information on findings, processes, techniques and materials for the novice or intermediate craftsman. Instructs on care and use of equipment and gives expert information on jewelry making techniques. Vital information on fabricating, soldering, stone setting, plating and casting. Has birth stones, mm size converted to gauge, soldering tips, and more. A great reference. It's compact size is just right for your bench drawer. HAROLD O'CONNOR: Harold O'Connor has been a practicing metalsmith for over 45 years. Educated in the United States, Germany, Finland, Denmark and Austria, O'Connor has conducted over 200 workshops and exhibitions internationally. His work is in permanent collections in the Smithsonian Institution, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, and Goldsmith's Hall, London. Harold O'Connor is also the author of the DVD 'Metalsmithing Techniques' and the book 'The Flexibleshaft Machine'.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 68 pages
• Publisher: Dunconor Books (June 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918820030
• ISBN-13: 978-0918820037
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #573,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, April 9, 2009

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Jane R. Ohara "bench jeweler" (Gloucester, Va USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jewelers Bench Reference (Spiral-bound)

I've been looking for this book for a long time. Lot's of good information. Great for quick reference for any job. I'm very happy with it. All jeweler's information can not be stored in your head, just to much of it. It's a great help at the bench!