Providence, RI - MJSA/AJM Press has released Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft, the first book collaboratively produced by Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) and The Ganoksin Project. Written by teacher and metalsmith Karen Christians, owner of the Metalwerx school in Waltham, Massachusetts, the book focuses on how jewelers can ensure they choose the right flex-shaft systems and accessories for their needs, operate safely at maximum efficiency, improve quality, and speed production.

The first book in over two decades devoted to the flex-shaft, Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is part of a new series, "Orchid in Print: Maximum Bench Work," named after Ganoksin's Orchid discussion group. Its chapters focus on topics such as choosing the proper motor and handpiece, selecting available accessories and attachments, and ensuring proper maintenance and safety procedures. It also includes a chapter of tips compiled from the Ganoksin technical archive, which includes postings from the popular Orchid forum as well as the pages of AJM Magazine. All chapters are illustrated with full-color photos (more than 100 throughout). They also contain numerous tables and charts that enable readers to compare and choose systems and accessories that best meet their needs.

The prime sponsor for Making the Most of Your Flex-Shaft is The Bell Group/Rio Grande. Patron sponsors are Foredom Electric Co. and 3M Inc.

"MJSA's mission simply put is to provide useful, actionable information and opportunities to help our members operate their businesses more profitably, our new book, Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft, does just that," said MJSA President/CEO Frank Dallahan.

"Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is an excellent start for the "Orchid in Print" series," said Dr. E. Aspler (Hanuman), who founded The Ganoksin Project (www.ganoksin.com) in 1996 and has since overseen its growth into a leading online information resource for jewelers worldwide. "It will educate beginners to the trade and enlighten professionals, and is a truly valuable asset in the library of any metalsmith and jeweler".

The book costs $29.50 for MJSA members and $34.95 for non-members. It is available through the industry’s leading book distributors, as well as Ganoksin.com and Amazon.com. Books can also be ordered directly from MJSA at 1-800-444-6572, ext. 3038, or online at:

http://www.ganoksin.com/item--Orchid-in-Print-Vol-1--flexshaftbook

or

http://www.ajm-magazine.com/pub_press.php

MJSA/AJM Press is the trade book division of MJSA, focusing primarily on the technical aspects of making and repairing jewelry. Its award-winning publications include The AJM Guide to Lost-Wax Casting, At the Bench: An Illustrated Guide to Working with Gold and Silver (by Gregg Todd and Greg Gilman), The Platinum Bench: An Illustrated Guide to Easy Platinum Repairs and Fabrication (by Jurgen Maerz), and 101 Bench Tips for Jewelers (by Alan Revere).

MJSA is a national jewelry trade association representing approximately 1,800 members from all facets of the jewelry industry. MJSA's mission is to unite and empower our members to advance the jewelry manufacturing industry through government affairs, marketing and promotion, industry education, and cost-saving member benefits. For more information, visit MJSA Online at www.mjsainc.com. MJSA is also the presenter of Expo New York (www.expo-newyork.com) and the publisher of AJM Magazine (www.ajm-magazine.com).

The Ganoksin Project (http://www.ganoksin.com) is the largest virtual single information source for searchable archived content for jewelry and metals in the world. Its 6,200 Orchid members foster sharing, support community, enhance productivity and encourage studio safety, by promoting education in the jewelry and metal arts worldwide.

Order your copy of "Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft" now!

For more information please contact:

The Ganoksin Project
Dr. E. Aspler
http://www.ganoksin.com