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Archive for January 1st, 2001

Re-Tipping Prongs with Solder

Monday, January 1st, 2001 by Alan Revere

Sitting at your bench one day, you reach for the next repair envelope, examine the contents and read the instructions. The envelope says, Name: Mrs. JB Tipton. Article: Lady’s yellow ring marked “14k” w/3 clear brilliants, approx. 3.2mm.
Tips on all prongs are worn. Size 5 1/2. Instructions: Retip all with solder.” (more…)