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Hand-sawing with a circular saw is one of the typical methods of work employed by a brass ornament maker. No other metalworking trade takes this liberty. Similar to the cabinetmaker, the brass ornament maker thus requires a feel for the material to cut it to size.
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For the small production runs which we customarily handle, bending by hand is often more economical than making forms for bending machines and other motor-driven equipment.
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Hard soldering is the most important joining method employed by the brass ornament maker. An alloy containing up to 60 % silver is melted into the carefully prepared joint. Owing to extensive aftertreatment, the seam remains practically invisible.
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Polishing requires many years of experience. Not only is it a physically demanding job, it also requires a very sensitive approach to the workpiece.