Without a doubt the sections on Bench Tips and Tool Customization were among the most desired by the majority of readers of Bench Magazine as Master Jewelers revealed their secrets and enlighten the readers with numerous tips to make their work at the bench easier and more productive. In addition, Bench Media published monthly Bench Tips in their eBench Newsletter, and the many Favorite Tips seminars presented by master jewelers Brad Simon, Jurgen Maerz, and Steve Satow were among the most popular at the Bench Jewelers Conference and Expo.Now for the first time all these Bench Tips have been compiled into one resource. Discover more productive ways to stay one step ahead of the competition with these proven Tips, Tools and Tactics to make your bench work easier. How to make repairs easier, tricks to working on platinum, simple tool alterations to speed up your work, tips to setting diamonds & colored gemstones, plus much more will be covered.Working at the Bench encompasses only a few basic techniques. However, there are numerous tips and tricks to use in mastering those techniques. Discover what works and what doesn't from our experienced Master Jewelers, and learn about the Tools, Techniques, Tips, and Tricks others use to succeed.