How to Position a Collet in to a Shank for Soldering

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While at the final stages of making a ring today I decided to share what goes on in my mind when lining up a collet in to a ring for soldering in.
Sometimes this stage is easy and sometimes its painfully difficult!
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[@andrewbaker1193]

Advice I can follow, clear, concise, friendly. Thanks for another great video.

[@MrZimms950]

Very good explanation!

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I’m a professional jeweler and I find your videos quite helpful. Thank you for the great content.

[@columjevens4612]

At it for 45 years, and agree always the tricky part of making a ring , congrats great channel 👍

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[@carenbarnet378]

Chris, I hear you about " the devil is in the detail", and being "optically balanced". I have yet to set a ring, tho I do put attention into detail for earrings and wax carving a piece to be part of a ring, currently working on. Really love your work. Thanks for another great video.

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I have the 55 min problem at times 😆. Thank you for all the gems of knowledge you give.

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Been doing ovals & that final 4th claw is always so troublesome... things marked out accurately end up wonky... I see why you don't like ovals. Getting that V angle same on both sides really important too. So true about working accurately to make the next stage easier. (P.s. don't worry about your 'communication skills' - you do just fine).

[@wmhs02dm]

I’m trying to solder something that doesn’t fit together so flush and it’s such a pain.

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My first thought was "how did he get the silver to look like that?" XD I always struggle with making things straight, but I am getting better and I think your videos have helped with that, so... thanks!

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