Rotary Tool Bits for Beginners: A Silversmithing Tutorial

This tutorial discusses a number of rotary tool bits that I find essential including silicone abrasive wheels, felt buffs, ball burs, diamond burs, cup burs, and sanding wheels. The discussion includes how and why I use these.
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[@aakkiirree32]

This was so helpful! I ended up with one of those bit assortments and had absolutely no idea what most of them are for.

[@chadssilversmithing]

A lot of those have very specific purposes, not necessarily for jewelry stuff:). I’m glad you liked the video aakkiirree!

[@janicemolson]

Thank you Chad… You are one of my favorite teachers. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge, skills and talent. 😊

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Janice! It makes me happy to know that you are getting some good from these:)

[@tonialvey3386]

This was a very useful video. I have definitely been confused about what bits to use. Thanks.

[@chadssilversmithing]

You're welcome Tonia! I'm glad it was helpful:)

[@rochellebg]

Lots of good info here. Cup burs also work great for smoothing wrinkly ball embellishments. I love creating texture, and those diamond burs are great for adding texture to your pieces.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Rochelle! I should have mentioned the texture thing:). I appreciate you adding that!

[@rochellebg]

@chadssilversmithing 👍😄

[@kimlyons8550]

Thank you Chad for this. It was a good review for me. I've had no clue what to do with the ball burs.

[@chadssilversmithing]

They are great for all-purpose removal of stuff:)

[@raving-rambler]

with Pepe as a sponsor I'm surprised that you don't use sunburst polishing wheels - Dedeco is a great brand and they allow you to get really great finishes. Love your stuff Chad!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Technically, I am an Affiliate of PepeTools. I'll have to try some of those though. Thanks.

[@adiem1653]

Perfectly needed at this time for me 😊

[@chadssilversmithing]

I’m really glad Adiem!

[@maryleemartz3722]

Chad, thank you so much for this video!! I know this was for me, because I needed it!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Must have been:)

[@Liza-fh7rm]

I love your videos 😊. Your technique ones, like this, are invaluable for the likes of me, who only recently took this up as a hobby. As a newbie I could do with some covering sorting things when they go wrong 😊. I was soldering two pieces of square wire together and one raised up so I was left with a step instead of a level piece (on the infinity knot pendant) and no idea how to go back and correct it. Thanks for all your work

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Liza! With a little practice you can keep the piece at just the right temperature to keep the solder in a liquid state and push the piece back into position, remove the heat, and it’ll resolidify in the right position. This kind of thing happens to me pretty frequently:)

[@Dippedinsilver1974]

You always give great advice. Thank you!!!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Johanna:)

[@toinettevanschalkwyk8378]

Great advice. Thanks 👏

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Toinette!

[@kristibbradshaw]

The sanding burrs are for acrylic nails also.

[@chadssilversmithing]

I imagine those would work well:)

[@JustME-ft4di]

Very useful! Thanks Chad. Can I ask why you still use the deemed when you have a Foredom?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Unfortunately my Foredom doesn’t work well. It’s a second hand one that needs some love. I’ll eventually get one that works right:)

[@JustME-ft4di]

Does it need the brushes replacing?

[@kristibbradshaw]

Have you ever done any hand engraving? I really want to learn it.

[@chadssilversmithing]

I haven't Kristi. I had a couple of students take some classes and they seemed to enjoy it.

[@kristibbradshaw]

@@chadssilversmithing I'll think on it some more.

[@booqoh9845]

What would you recommend to file down the sharp edges of the filigree on a silver bangle bracelet

[@chadssilversmithing]

I'd have to see it, but the blue silicone abrasive wheel would smooth things without endangering fine details too much.

[@Vgudorf]

Hi, Chad. Love your videos! But, I’ve been mystified by something for a long time: Why don’t you use a flex shaft or micro-motor polishing tool in lew of the Dremel? Not even a variable speed Dremel gives you the ability to work at almost infinitely variable revolutions, from almost zero to full throttle. When I started out, I used a Dremel, but was quickly frustrated by the inability to work at extremely slow speeds when I deemed it helpful. My Foredom was such a good purchase, and wasn’t prohibitively expensive-less than $300. The foot petal control gives me much more control than the Dremel, and it’s actually safer to use than a one. Just curious…

[@chadssilversmithing]

I do have an old Foredom that I picked up second hand, but it doesn’t work very well. I keep thinking I’ll fix it, but never seem to get around to it. I’ll eventually save my pennies and get a new one:)

[@jennytegelberg9430]

Hi i wonder where did you buy your foredom ? 🤗