A practical guide to furnace brazing (oven soldering), this paper is intended to show that jewelry is a simple industry and the processes used should be kept as simple as possible. The paper touches on general theory of what furnace brazing is and will get into the material, equipment, and labor needed to generate good product through the oven. There is no black magic involved in furnace brazing. This lecture is intended to show you how to get your oven working in your factory and to rid you of the fears and misconceptions associated with it. If you own an oven and don't think it is being used as it should, this lecture is for you.

Author: Dana Castle, John Gavin