So just a warning about solder paste. It tends to be brittle in my experience. I would not use it for parts that will have high shear or twisting forces placed on them.
Use rotary file on casting sprue. Spend hours less time. Or belt sander all manufactures use one or the other .Great channel I have recommended you to a few people needing help.
Solder paste is great for chains like that. I've used before on a byzantine chain I made from scratch. So much easier and faster. I wear it everyday as a bracelet for about 4 years; only 2 links ever opened. Oh yeah, and it's fine silver (I had just started, no idea what I was doing 🤷)
@@DiamondMounter thank you ^_^ Can I ask where you did your Apprenticeship? I am currently looking for ways to get into this career. Any advice or feedback would be appreciated. ^_^ Also,I love your videos.