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Staking set or Jeweling set? "Click" to Login or Register 
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I expect the answer is "both", but should I get a staking set or a jeweling set first?
It's easy to see if a balance staff is broken, but it usually takes more effort to determine the state of the jewels.

I guess I've answered my own question. Is there anything else I should consider?
 
Posts: 18 | Location: Kelowna, British Columbia. | Registered: November 04, 2007
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Don't do what I did Michael. That is start with a small staking set, then get a better one, only to buy a 3rd to get a good one. Get a real nice complete invertro set With the jeweling attachment and be done with it.
 
Posts: 352 | Location: Southeast Michigan in the USA | Registered: March 22, 2012
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If $$ is a problem get the staking set first. A lot of jewels can be replaced with out an expensive set. I have a jeweling set and I rarely use it as most of the work can be done with a good staking set. The better ones have reamers too and a micrometer.
 
Posts: 1732 | Location: Enumclaw, Washington in the USA | Registered: October 02, 2011
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Thanks for the input, gentlemen.
The tax refund should be here soon, then I'll keep my eye out for a staking set with jeweling attachment.
 
Posts: 18 | Location: Kelowna, British Columbia. | Registered: November 04, 2007
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