{"title":"Francesca Watson Mandrel","description":"\u003cp\u003ePepetools long time collaboration with The Makery founder Francesca Watson has brought many innovative tools to the bench of makers across the globe. Thanks to Francescas input and creativity, we have a selection of tools and more inspired by and produced at the direction of Francesca Watson.  Below is a collection of some of her favorite products, including the Francesca Watson Mandrel!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smart-flux-prips","title":"Smart Flux - Firecoat Protection, Fluoride Free \"Prips Flux\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on the recipe made famous by University of Rochester professor Jack Prip over 50 years ago. Bench Basics has reengineered the formula known as \"Prips Flux\" to be manufactured with modern methods for a consistent, firecoat protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse when soldering gold, silver, and all non-ferrous metals including nickle silver. Ensure the workpiece is clean from debris for optimal results. Provides excellent firecoat and firescale protection. Heat metal briefly with the torch and apply Smart Flux until a fine layer is achieved. A coat over the entire workpiece is necessary for optimum performance, no bare metal should be visible. Heat until flux dries evenly, do not overheat (flux will turn gold or brown). If under-heated flux will remain liquid in certain spots. Perfect application will result in an even white coating on the entire work piece. Pickle with Bench Basics Smart Pickle after soldering to remove Smart Flux from the workpiece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGently Brush Metal with Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply Flux Evenly to Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCoat Entire Piece Until Water Dissolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThin White Layer Should Appear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo Not Overheat Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bench Basics","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":41521257283758,"sku":"BB-800","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz w\/ Applicator Jar","offer_id":43090896715950,"sku":"BB-800J","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":41521257316526,"sku":"BB-800G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/products\/smart-flux-prips.jpg?v=1647282317"},{"product_id":"blade-butter-cutting-lubricant-2oz-jar","title":"Blade Butter - Cutting Lubricant, 2oz jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake your saw blades cut like butter with Blade Butter by Bench Basics. This environmentally friendly lubricant is biodegradable, efficient, easy to use and manufactured in USA. Apply liberally to your saw blade, burrs, drill bits, and more when cutting in gold, silver, copper, nickel, and other non-ferrous materials including wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily washes off work piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon't tarnish silver or gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdorless Blue Paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bench Basics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41442370912430,"sku":"BB-802","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/products\/blade-butter-bench-basics.jpg?v=1633538172"},{"product_id":"fine-mist-spray-applicator-for-flux-10oz","title":"Fine Mist Spray Applicator for Flux (10oz)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eQuickly decant a large bottle of Smart Flux into this easier to manage spray bottle which provides a fine mist with a patented Flairosol technology.   \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360° capability: Spray and reach less accessible areas at any angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirless (propellant-free) design: Keeps flux fresher for longer and provides a 98% liquid evacuation, maximizing use and minimizing waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-pressurized packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefillable package (arrives empty): Reuse and refill the bottle with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepitools.com\/products\/smart-flux-prips\" title=\"Smart Flux Spray Bottle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBench Basics Smart Flux\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet trigger: The trigger is designed to operate quietly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bench Basics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41534389387438,"sku":"BB-804","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/files\/9001054_01_02.jpg?v=1762458206"},{"product_id":"smart-flux-firecoat-protection-fluoride-free-prips-flux-4oz","title":"Smart Flux - Firecoat Protection, Fluoride Free \"Prips Flux\", 4oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on the recipe made famous by University of Rochester professor Jack Prip over 50 years ago. Bench Basics has reengineered the formula known as \"Prips Flux\" to be manufactured with modern methods for a consistent, firecoat protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse when soldering gold, silver, and all non-ferrous metals including nickle silver. Ensure the workpiece is clean from debris for optimal results. Provides excellent firecoat and firescale protection. Heat metal briefly with the torch and apply Smart Flux until a fine layer is achieved. A coat over the entire workpiece is necessary for optimum performance, no bare metal should be visible. Heat until flux dries evenly, do not overheat (flux will turn gold or brown). If under-heated flux will remain liquid in certain spots. Perfect application will result in an even white coating on the entire work piece. Pickle with Bench Basics Smart Pickle after soldering to remove Smart Flux from the workpiece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGently Brush Metal with Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply Flux Evenly to Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCoat Entire Piece Until Water Dissolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThin White Layer Should Appear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo Not Overheat Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bench Basics","offers":[{"title":"4oz w\/ Applicator Jar","offer_id":43140965269678,"sku":"BB-800J","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/products\/477BFC_03_01_e474e411-d76d-49cc-a9cd-92659c2cae66.jpg?v=1762459508"},{"product_id":"francesca-watson-mandrel","title":"Francesca Watson Mandrel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collaboration brought to you by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepitools.com\/blogs\/news\/francesca-watson-of-the-makery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrancesca Watson of The Makery\u003c\/a\u003e and Pepetools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the calibrated stepped mandrel, paired with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepitools.com\/products\/finger-ring-sizer-gold-standard\" title=\"finger ring sizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePepetools Finger Rize Sizer\u003c\/a\u003e and based on the Gold Standard ring sizing system, this mandrel is guaranteed to match sizes precisely and consistently. Frustrated with the lack of quality stepped mandrels available today, Francesca came to Pepetools to help fill the need for her students. We are proud to present the absolute highest quality, made in USA, stepped mandrel on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in two models, Full Size and Half Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Size Contains Size 4-16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf Size Contains Size 3.5 - 15.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from Hardened Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in Black Oxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser Engraved Sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatches Perfectly with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepitools.com\/products\/finger-ring-sizer-gold-standard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePepetools Finger Ring Sizers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely Limited Quantity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pepetools","offers":[{"title":"Full Sizes","offer_id":43476238336174,"sku":"121.FW","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Sizes","offer_id":43476238368942,"sku":"121.FW-2","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/products\/stepppedmandrelcloseup.jpg?v=1762459641"}],"url":"https:\/\/pepitools.com\/collections\/francesca-watson-mandrel.oembed","provider":"Pepetools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}