Fundamentals of Metalworking Tools
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What is the primary function of dividers in measurements?

  • To straighten out thick wire
  • To make the same measurements multiple times (correct)
  • To measure ring sizes
  • To cut through metal sheets

    • Which tool is specifically used for measuring ring sizes?

  • Half-Round Pliers
  • Tube Cutter
  • Ring Mandrel (correct)
  • Saw Frame

    • What is the purpose of snips in metalworking?

  • To cut solder strips and thin metal sheets (correct)
  • To measure diameter and lengths
  • To hold tubing for making accurate cuts
  • To cut through very thick metal only

    • How do tapered flat pliers differ from parallel pliers?

    <p>They have a blunt pointed end for closing small items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a tube cutter?

    <p>It allows for cutting pieces of tubing to equal lengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of a saw frame?

    <p>To cut metal sheets and wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pliers would be most suitable for bending wire without leaving marks?

    <p>Half-Round and Round/Flat Pliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of a ring sizer?

    <p>To measure fingers for custom rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a dapping block in metal shaping?

    <p>To form round metal discs into domes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is primarily used to hold different size drill bits in hand drills?

    <p>Chuck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mandrel used for in metal shaping?

    <p>To provide a tapered former for shaping metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of links and joints in jewelry making?

    <p>To allow for movement and wearability of items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is a dapping block typically made from?

    <p>Brass or metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tools is designed to create cone shapes for setting faceted stones?

    <p>Bezel-Forming punches and blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant benefit of creating practice pieces in jewelry making?

    <p>To perfect the final design and correct flaws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool would you use to shape metal with semicircular lengths?

    <p>Swage Block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of a flat file?

    <p>To file flat surfaces and edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which polishing tool requires liquid soap for operation?

    <p>Polishing Wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of file is best suited for filing around the top edges of bezels?

    <p>Triangular File</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct purpose of a burnisher?

    <p>To give a high shine to metal edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of polishing bar is used for the final polishing stage?

    <p>Rouge Polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the lambswool buffing wheel?

    <p>It is very soft and used for the last coat of polish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which holding tool is specifically designed to hold rings without damaging them?

    <p>Ring Clamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a soldering stand?

    <p>To serve as a base for soldering tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a clasp in jewellery design?

    <p>To secure neckpieces and bracelets to prevent them from falling off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of rivet linkage in jewellery construction?

    <p>It includes drilled holes for alignment when attaching pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common disadvantage of using mass-produced catches in custom jewellery?

    <p>They can diminish the overall design of the piece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a consideration when designing a clasp for jewellery?

    <p>Designing the clasp to be overly intricate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates a rivet linkage from other types of joints in jewellery making?

    <p>It allows for a degree of movement between connected pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary concerns for a goldsmith when designing a clasp?

    <p>It should be easily adjustable and functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of catch is most commonly used for chains and bracelets?

    <p>Spring rings and box catches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is of least importance in the design of a clasp?

    <p>It needs to be produced with minimal skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cut is known for maximizing the dispersion of light?

    <p>Princess Brilliant Cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinctive shape does the Pear Brilliant Cut resemble?

    <p>Teardrop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cuts is the second most popular behind the Round Brilliant Cut?

    <p>Princess Brilliant Cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the Marquise Brilliant Cut?

    <p>Symmetrical endpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cut combines both brilliant and step facets?

    <p>Mixed Cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential quality is crucial for the Trillion Brilliant Cut to maximize light dispersion?

    <p>Angle and proportion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Oval Brilliant Cut was created in which decade?

    <p>1950s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cut is intrinsically associated with love and romance?

    <p>Heart Brilliant Cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dividers

    • A pair of dividers are used for marking wire for cutting to equal lengths
    • They can be used for measuring diameters and lengths accurately
    • They can also be used to draw parallel lines on metal

    Ring Mandrel

    • Used to measure ring sizes
    • Usually made of aluminium
    • Sizes are marked A-Z to correspond with ring sizers

    Ring Sizers

    • A set of rings marked from A-Z
    • Used to measure fingers to determine ring sizes

    Saw Frame

    • Used with a saw blade for cutting metal sheet, wire, and tubing
    • A 6 inch wide saw frame is good for cutting wider pieces of sheet metal

    Saw Blades

    • Come in different sizes
    • Used for cutting different thicknesses of metal

    Snips

    • Used for cutting solder strips, thin metal sheets, and wire

    Tube Cutter

    • A small handheld tool used to hold tubing
    • Has an adjustment that allows the user to cut off pieces of equal lengths

    Round-Nose Pliers

    • Used for making individual circles or jump rings
    • The wire is held between the two ends and wrapped all the way around then cut, creating a circle

    Parallel Pliers

    • Used for straightening out metal sheet and thick wire
    • Used for holding pieces of metal level for filing
    • Used for closing thick rings
    • Come in flat and round versions

    Tapered Flat Pliers

    • Have a flat inside face and taper to a blunt pointed end
    • Used to close awkward or small jump rings
    • Used to hold other small items

    Half-Round and Round/Flat Pliers

    • Used for bending wire and metal sheet into a circle without leaving marks
    • The flat side is held against the outside of the curve and the round side is used to make the curve on the inside

    Flat-Nose Pliers

    • Come in a range of sizes
    • Used to bend sharp corners in wire and metal sheet
    • Used for holding items flat and straightening wire
    • Used for closing jump rings

    Flat File

    • Used to file flat surfaces
    • Used for filing the edges and outside curves
    • Used for filing between joints about to be soldered

    Half-Round File

    • Used for filing inside curves and edges

    Triangular File

    • Used for filing around the top edges of bezels
    • Used for filing grooves for right angles
    • Used for filing other difficult edges

    Square File

    • Used for making right angles true
    • Used for filling inside areas

    Knife

    • Has one thick edge and one thinner edge
    • Used for getting in between small areas

    Polishing Wheel

    • An electric motor with a horizontal shaft
    • Polishing mops and brushes can be screwed onto the shaft
    • Polish or liquid soap can be applied to the mops and brushes
    • Requires extraction in the workspace because polish can be dirty and create a lot of dust

    Buffing Wheel

    • A round buffing wheel made from calico
    • Comes in different widths
    • Is screwed onto the shaft of the polishing wheel
    • Charged with the appropriate polish

    Stainless Steel Wheel

    • Has lots of fine blunt steel pins
    • Gives a satin look to the metal surface
    • No polish is required

    Lambswool Buffing Wheel

    • A soft mop used with the last coat of rouge polish

    Wet & Dry Papers

    • Come in varying degrees of abrasiveness
    • Used for sanding metal

    Burnisher

    • A polished stainless steel tool
    • Rubbed firmly against metal edges to give a high shine

    Tripoli Bar

    • A brown bar used as the first polish

    Green Bar

    • A green bar used as a general purpose polish

    White Diamond

    • A white bar used to give a high polish

    Rouge Polish

    • Rouge polish is used for the final polishing

    Bench Vise

    • There are 2 types
    • One is small, able to turn in all directions and has safe plastic jaws
    • The other is heavy-duty and used to hold stakes, mandrels and draw plates
    • Both types should be permanently fixed to the bench

    Ring Clamps

    • Wooden handheld clamps with leather pads
    • Used to hold rings safely without damaging the shanks while stone setting

    Soldering Stand

    • The base for a soldering area
    • Should be a steel plate
    • A revolving soldering stand is placed on a steel base

    Flex Shaft Motor

    • Attached above the workbench
    • Has a flexible driveshaft
    • Different tools can be fixed onto the driveshaft, making it a versatile tool
    • Tools include small drills, abrasive cutters, grindstones, polishing wheels, felt brushes and muslin mops

    Stakes

    • Shaped metal formers used by silversmiths
    • Used to raise and forge metal sheets when making vessels

    Dapping Block

    • A brass or metal cube with different-sized half-spheres moulded into each side
    • Used to form round metal discs into domes

    Dapping Punches

    • Shaped to fit into each different size of half-sphere in the dapping block
    • Can be made of wood or steel
    • Placed on top of the metal disc and hit with a hammer or mallet to form the dome

    Swage Block

    • A metal block with semicircular lengths moulded through both sides
    • The handles from wooden or metal dapping punches are used to shape the metal

    Mandrel

    • A tapered steel or wooden former that is used to shape the metal
    • Can be round, oval, square, teardrop, or hexagonal in cross section

    Bezel-Forming Punches and Blocks

    • Similar to dapping blocks and punches
    • Used to form a cone shape for gemstone setting
    • Can be round, oval, rectangular, square, hexagonal, and other shapes
    • Enable jewellery to move and be worn on clothing or the body
    • They allow jewellery items to move in one or more directions
    • They can be both functional and decorative
    • Should be strong enough to withstand the stress of daily wear

    Colleted Linkage

    • A simple system for joining stone settings of various shapes
    • A U-shaped wire is passed through collets
    • It is suitable for joining settings of various shapes
    • Only allows for horizontal flexibility

    Rivet Linkage

    • Used when pieces of jewellery are not to be soldered
    • The two pieces to be joined have holes drilled in them that are aligned
    • A metal rod is passed through the holes, joining the two pieces together
    • Can be restrictive unless some spacing is incorporated into the joint

    Clasps

    • Secure neckpieces and bracelets so they do not fall off the wearer
    • Should be integral to the design of the piece
    • The catch should be unobtrusive or be a decorative element
    • Should be easy for the wearer to operate
    • Design should be simple and adjustable

    Spring Rings and Box Catches

    • The most common closures used for chains and bracelets
    • Often used without consideration to how they fit into the overall design
    • Making catches requires a high level of skill but the awards make the effort worthwhile

    Brilliant Cuts

    • Comprises of triangular and kite-shaped facets
    • Examples include round brilliant, oval brilliant, pear brilliant, marquise brilliant, princess brilliant, trillion brilliant, and heart brilliant cuts

    Step Cuts

    • Comprises of parallel running facets in steps
    • Examples include square baguette, rectangular baguette, triangular baguette, tapered baguette, square emerald cut, and rectangular emerald cut

    Mixed Cuts

    • Comprises both brilliant cut facets and step cut facets

    Round Brilliant Cut

    • The reigning most popular cut
    • Facets are cut to optimise the dispersion of light in a stone
    • Once exclusively for diamonds

    Oval Brilliant Cut

    • Created in the late 1950s
    • Offers the brilliance and fire of round cut gemstones in a more unique shape
    • The elongated silhouette creates the illusion of a larger gemstone

    Pear Brilliant Cut

    • Resembles a teardrop
    • Reflects light beautifully
    • Allows color to showcase dramatically
    • Symmetry is extremely important
    • Requires a six-prong setting to offer support

    Marquise Brilliant Cut

    • Also known as the navette cut
    • Cut to reflect the most light and offer maximum sparkle and depth of color
    • Perfect symmetry is essential to ensure the stone sits properly in the setting to minimize chipping or breakage

    Princess Brilliant Cut

    • The second most popular cut behind the round brilliant
    • A range of facets is acceptable
    • Creates excellent sparkle
    • The square attributes of a princess cut mean the gem retains more of its rough in the cutting process

    Trillion Brilliant Cut

    • Triangular in shape
    • Maximizes brilliance and gemstone color
    • Symmetry, angles, and proportions are crucial for dispersing light
    • Cut shallow, so they tend to appear larger than their weight implies

    Heart Brilliant Cut

    • Intrinsically linked to love and romance
    • Naturally lends itself to sentimental pieces of jewellery, such as engagement rings

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    Explore the essential tools used in metalworking, including dividers, ring mandrels, and tube cutters. This quiz covers their functions and applications in cutting and measuring metal accurately. Test your knowledge on these vital tools and their usage in crafting and fabrication.

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