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Bench Basics Starter Kit

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$227.5 $350 In stock

Everything you need to start your jewelry making journey! This comprehensive starter kit brings together all the essential tools and supplies for soldering, measuring, cutting, and finishing jewelry pieces. Perfect for beginners or as a complete backup set for experienced jewelers.

What's Included:

Soldering & Torch Work: 

• Jewelers Blow Torch - Tsunami XL - $49.00

• Honeycomb Ceramic Soldering Blocks - $10.00

• Titanium Solder Picks - Set of 3 (Red, Blue, Gold) - $15.50

• NANO Paste, Silver Solder Paste w/ Dispensing Syringe, 1/4 ozt (5 units) - $79.50

• Jewelers Soldering Pumice, Medium, 1lb - $9.00

Flux & Cleaning: 

• 1 Quart Smart Flux - Firecoat Protection, Fluoride Free "Prips Flux" - $18.50 

• 1 Quart Yellow Flux, Hard Soldering Flux for Gold & Silver - $12.95 

• 3lb Jar of Smart Pickle for Non-Ferrous Metals - $18.00

Measuring & Layout Tools: 

• Square Metric Ruler for Metalsmiths and Jewelers, Stainless Steel, 90° - $15.00

• Standard Jeweler's Gauge Ruler – Ring & Bracelet Sizing Tool - $19.00

Cutting & Sawing: 

• NANO Jeweler's Saw Blades, 12 blades (5 packs (#1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0) - $30.00 

• Blade Butter - Cutting Lubricant, 2oz jar - $14.50

Total Individual Retail Value: $350.00

This carefully curated collection eliminates the guesswork of building your jewelry making toolkit. Each item has been selected for quality and compatibility, ensuring you have professional-grade tools that work together seamlessly. Whether you're creating your first piece or setting up a new workspace, this kit provides the foundation for countless jewelry making projects.

Perfect for: Beginners starting their jewelry making journey, students in metalsmithing classes, experienced jewelers needing a complete backup set, or anyone looking to upgrade their current tools with professional-quality equipment.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Zoe ★★★★★

The soldering pick has a nice weight and the tip is precise enough for tiny jump rings. Everything feels sturdy, not like the flimsy tools I’ve used before. I’m finally confident enough to try more complex designs.

Lily ★★★★★

The measuring calipers alone are worth the price—accurate to the millimeter and comfortable in the hand. I’ve already soldered three pendants and cut a dozen jump rings without needing to buy anything extra. This kit covers the basics properly.

Robert E. ★★★★★

The little soldering block is a game changer—it stays put on my bench and doesn't slide around. Already made three rings and a pair of earrings without any frustration.