How to make a bench pin stand. Such a useful tool!

[@coby9896]

Great idea, will put it on the ‘to make’ list. It is so good to custom make jigs and tools to suit specific needs. Necessity is the mother of invention, so the saying goes. I too watch the very talented Miniature Rosy but sometimes fall asleep as her videos are almost too relaxing !😊

[@MakeMiniatures]

I had to look up what it was called, a tool, a jig, a bench accessory...😄 But bench pins were described as tools on many websites, so, a tool it is. Glad it was helpful! Well, when you fall asleep while watching a video, you'll process what you've seen in your dreams, making it a perfect learning experience 😉

[@nuss1e]

Miniature Rosy also has a you Tube channel, her makes are amazing😊 Thank you for this video. Its lovely to hear the birds (sparrows?) in the background 😀

[@MakeMiniatures]

Oh thank you! Yes, I've got loads of sparrows and they always seem the be the most vocal. And the blackbirds. But there are many different birds in my garden. Yes, Miniature Rosy's work always looks so wonderful. I love her style. I have seen a few of her videos in the past, they're really good. But her flowers are amazing, so beautiful! I do intend to make some of them, even though I don't enjoy working with clay. 😃

[@alisonmary1443]

The mini silver book was the first video from you that I watched, and I desperately wanted the tutors magnifying glasses, I bought them. Now I know I need a raised bench pin lol, Thank you good tutorial 🌸

[@MakeMiniatures]

Haha, yes those are good magnifying glasses. Yay, glad you liked the tutorial! Thank you!

[@darlas4019]

Ty for sharing ❤

[@MakeMiniatures]

You are so welcome! 😃

[@jenniferaldellizzi4537]

Also, about the raspberry and orange colors. I actually think the metallic gold acts as a yellow. So it's a very bright colorful room.

[@MakeMiniatures]

Absolutely! It would look very different if I used another colour instead of the gold. 👍

[@gabrielejones7236]

I buy so many books from Japan for all sort of hobby topics. They have the best books! I lived in Tokyo for 2 years and I’m besotted ☺️

[@MakeMiniatures]

Yes, they're awesome! How wonderful you were able to live there for two years. Can you speak/read Japanese?

[@gabrielejones7236]

@@MakeMiniatures I am awful at languages - my limit is two: English and German. I have tried to learn additional languages but it seems my language memory is finite and for ever new word I learn I lose an existing word. I did have Japanese lessons and was able to read basic Katakana. Speaking was more tricky. That was over 10 years ago … more recently I decided that my young children and I were to go for Japanese lessons but the pandemic struck. One day I will make time to learn and return to Japan. It is an amazing country and if it weren’t for the earthquakes I would want to live there.

[@adriekortleve]

Erg handig denk ik,en minder last van je nek.leuk hoor.

[@MakeMiniatures]

@@adriekortleve Absoluut! Je houding is natuurlijk veel beter zo.

[@MakeMiniatures]

It is hard to learn new languages, especially as an adult and also a language that is so very different from your own. Good idea to take language lessons with your kids! Yes, the earthquakes...The only earthquake I ever experienced was in Japan. It wasn't a bad one but what a strange experience! And a little bit scary. I have been to Japan several times and always loved it there. Beautiful country, with interesting culture and fantastic food. And I love their art and crafts.

[@elaineholden1988]

❤ thanks ,I have the same trouble with my desk and my mini vice ...the clamp isn't big enough !

[@MakeMiniatures]

So annoying, isn't it? I have thought of making something on top of my desk which sticks out a little bit so that clamps will fit. But I haven't thought of the ideal solution yet 🤔

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

🎉🎉how wonderful thankyou so much I will have to make 1🎉🎉

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

And yes my name is Dorothy jojo is my lil dog 🐕 lol 😆

[@MakeMiniatures]

You’re welcome Dorothy 😊 They are easy to make and very nice to work with.

[@MakeMiniatures]

Is that a word-play on Toto? 😃

[@iedutch1239]

Now why didn’t I think of that? I’ve always disliked using the bench pin, mostly because I couldn’t see what I was doing, with or without reading glasses, with my nose practically on the table or even on my knees in front of the desk, trying to make it work! I’ve raised my tablesaw and several other tools, so why not this one? 😅 I’m making one this weekend, after our Repair Café tomorrow morning! Thank you, Josje!

[@MakeMiniatures]

Wonderful! I don't know who came up with the idea for these, but they work so well! Very clever. I hope you'll enjoy working with it. I do need stronger reading glasses when I work with the stand as I get very close to my work.

[@aceazar2806]

Do you have a video of all the tools you have? Such as the saw @12:00 or the measuring clamp @10:27 ?

[@MakeMiniatures]

I don't. That's a good idea though! I'll put it on my list. I could do that next week. Thank you! 😃

[@danamontroy8178]

Thank you for this tutorial. It seems like a jeweler’s bench would be a great thing for all miniaturists to have. 😉 I do have a quick question. I received a saw for Christmas & haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet, but I have been wondering if there is a blade size that you consider your “go to” blade. I realize that not all blades work for all projects, but which one would you say you use the most? There are so many blades and it’s hard to know where to begin. Thank you?

[@MakeMiniatures]

You are so welcome! You're talking about a jeweller's saw, right? It really depends on what I am making but for silver, I'd probably say a grade 5/0, which is quite fine. The thicker the material, the coarser the blade of course, so when I cut wood with my jeweller's saw I often use a coarser blade like a 1/0 or even coarser like a grade 4. I was taught that 2 teeth on the sawblade should be the thickness of your work (two teeth of the saw should be in contact with the material when you are sawing). It is a good idea to purchase one of those mixed bundles so you can try them out. They will usually come in bundles of 144 which seems like a lot, but you will break them! And you will be changing blades frequently. 😃

[@jodyhensley6295]

*Promo SM* 🤔

[@MakeMiniatures]

Sorry, I don't know what you mean.