Jewelry finding master hub mounted in a "saddled" die ball with a few of Numa Guyot's hand held hub and die cutting gravers.

Jewelry finding hub mounted to be worked on.

Jewelry findings hub with an additional cross section Numa's gravers. 
Note the shape of the graver at about 11 o'clock.

Jewelry findings hub with hand graving tools.

The next three photos are of a die cutters ball in a "saddle". Note how easy it is to achieve just the correct angle for the work being done. This saves a lot of time and effort for the craftsman. This ball weights about 35 lbs and provides good stability.

Die ball position 1

Die ball position 2

Die ball position 3

This photo is of the die balls "saddle". It is basically a leather bean bag with a indent in it. The indent is made by the ball itself insuring it to be exactly the right fit.

die ball saddle

Guyot findings home| Contact information| About us| Irregular E-Letter| Jewelry Findings Glossary of Terms  
  Frequently Asked Questions| Product lines, Stamped filigree findings, Decorative findings, Charms and Novelties|
  the jewelry book shelf| jewelry and jewelry history| Site map| Privacy policy| Fun

(c) 2003-2008 Guyot Brothers Co Inc, A jewelry findings manufacturer