Basic Products For Goldsmith

A goldsmith is a person who works with precious metals such as gold, silver, etc. In this article, we have listed all the basic products for a goldsmith.

Pliers (प्लास)

The goldsmith pliers are generally small needle-nose pliers. It consists of two long thin jaws that are pivoted together. It is used to hold and bend small metal pieces.

Anvil (निहाई)

The goldsmith anvil is a solid small piece of metallic block. It consists of a flat top surface and horn shape ends.

Saw (आरी)

It is a rectangular shape saw with a handle. It consists of a very thin blade (with teeth). It is used to cut thin metal workpieces cleanly.

Wire Cutter (तार काटने वाला उपकरण)

A wire cutter consists of two sharp edge jaws that are pivoted together with handles. It is used to cut wires cleanly.

Files (रेत, घिसाई के उपकरण)

The goldsmith files are generally small files. These are used to remove excess metal from workpieces or file the sharp edges.

Hammer (हथौड़ी)

The goldsmith hammer consists of a small weighted head attached with a handle. It is used to impact the workpieces to form them in the desired shape.

Soldering Torch (तीव्र ज्वाला प्रज्वलित करने वाला उपकरण)

It is a small canister with a nozzle. It generally contains butane gas. It is used to blow high-speed flame to melt or solder workpieces.

Divider (वृत्त खींचने, मोटाई नापने वाले उपकरण)

It is a measuring & marking instrument. It consists of two straight metal rods that are attached together at one end. It is used to measure distances, mark circles, transfer measurement ratio, etc.

Vernier Caliper (मोटाई तथा गहराई मापने वाला उपकरण)

It is a measuring instrument. It is used to measure the thickness of an object or the depth of a point.

Square (समकोणीय पैमाना)

It is an "L" shape measuring & marking instrument. It is used to mark or solder 90° joints.

Ruler (पैमाना)

It is a straight strip of metal or plastic with markings on it. It is used to measure the distance.

Polishing Tool (सतह चमकाने वाले उपकरण)

A polishing tool is generally a rotary tool. It is used to rub the outer surface of ornaments.

Engraving Machine (नक्काशी करने की मशीन)

It is a rotary machine. It uses drill bits & burr bits to engrave designs on the jewellery, ornaments, etc.

Bench Vise (धातु पकड़कर रखने वाला उपकरण)

It is a mechanical apparatus. It is generally fixed on top of a table. It consists of a fixed jaw and a moving jaw. It is used to hold workpieces in place.

Bead Reamer (माला के दानों के छेद बड़े करने वाला उपकरण)

It is a handheld tool. It consists of a thin straight file. It is used to file & enlarge the bead holes.

Loupe (छोटा उत्तल शीशा)

It is a small circular object. It consists of a convex lens. It is used to magnify the area of interest.

Safety Gloves (सुरक्षा दस्ताने)

Safety gloves are used to protect hands from minor cuts, injuries, & hot metals.