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Production Mode

by Susan LeGuyader
It is market season and so many of us are in production mode!
Instructions
On this particular day, I was making stacking rings. I needed multiples of 10 in several sizes, so I like to get the math done first.

Part of this process requires flush ends on both ends of the wire, resulting in a quick forming and prep for soldering.
We can all agree the miter vise is a game changer in the studio.

It allows for perfectly flush surfaces, even at angles.

But in production mode, it can be time-consuming.

The miter vise requires two hands to adjust, then insert the wire.

Adjust again. File. Hope for the best.

Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
My idea was to clamp the miter vise in a clamp. I used my GRS vise and this was the perfect tool. It securely held the miter vise.
Susan LeGuyader's Production Mode - , General Education, , miter vise
I tightened the nuts on top just enough to be a bit snug but still allow me insert and remove the wire.

And I was able to adjust the angle for perfect filing.
Susan LeGuyader's Production Mode - , General Education, , I tightened the nuts on top just enough
Susan LeGuyader's Production Mode - , General Education, , to be a bit snug but still allow me insert and remove the wire
I inserted each end of the wire, filed flat and moved on to the next wire/batch.

I held the wire strongly in my non-dominate hand and with the file flat against the miter vise, was able to achieve a flush end.
Susan LeGuyader's Production Mode - , General Education, , I inserted each end of the wire
Susan LeGuyader's Production Mode - , General Education, , filed flat and moved on to the next wire/batch
This worked amazingly.

This was completely hands-free after the initial set up.

This sped up production mode so much and gave such good results, I'll never do it any other way.
Susan LeGuyader's Production Mode - , General Education, , filed wire flush ends

Materials

Wire - Wide variety of metals and gauges
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GRS Multi-Purpose Vise (Vise Only, mounting adapter and plate sold separately)
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  • Category: General Education
  • Technique(s): General Education

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