metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Feb 17, 2016 2:23:54 GMT -5
In the Uk the additional attraction for soldering is that the piece would weigh >7.5 grams which means it would need to be hall marked for sale to be legal. Individual elements, not joined, weighing less than this don't have to be, a proviso that this includes only things that can't be opened by hand and if it takes tools it should be hallmarked.
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Post by Pat on Feb 17, 2016 11:14:24 GMT -5
@arrowheadave here is my homemade coil maker. I can provide more photos of the process if you would like. This is the entire coil setup. A friend made it. IMG_0167 by Pat, on Flickr Here is a closeup. IMG_0163 by Pat, on Flickr Here is front facing so you can see the chuck. I put the mandrel into the hole and tighten it with the chuck key. Bend wire at a 45 degrees and stick it the chuck hole. The leather fingers are to protect my fingers while I pull the wire towards me and a little bit to the left. That big C-clamp holding it onto the shelf must be very strong. The coil maker has never moved. IMG_0164 by Pat, on Flickr
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Tom
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Post by Tom on Feb 17, 2016 11:44:29 GMT -5
I just stick the mandrel in a cordless drill and turn it slow, its the bomb. Now for doing this for 10 gauge, wow, I would want a foot control and use 2 hands on the wire. I am much more interested in a cheap effective solution for cutting the little buggers
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Post by Pat on Feb 17, 2016 19:11:21 GMT -5
tom I can take a picture of cutting the little buggers soon. Easy.
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Tom
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Post by Tom on Feb 17, 2016 21:46:52 GMT -5
Thanks Pat:)
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Post by Pat on Feb 18, 2016 18:26:31 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 18:58:32 GMT -5
Thank you for the pics pat.that is a very well built device.is your buddy a machinist by chance.that looks like some pretty heavy duty aluminum was used for the base.i thought of an idea I'm going to pursue.corded angle drill in vice connected to my Fordham pedal.si I can have both hands free Dave
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Post by Pat on Feb 18, 2016 19:17:11 GMT -5
Yes, he is a machinist.
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Tom
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Post by Tom on Feb 18, 2016 22:28:48 GMT -5
Thanks Pat
That is a pretty slick setup and really not all that hard to make. What type of blade do you use on the dremel. Do you know how thick it is?
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Post by Pat on Feb 19, 2016 0:59:21 GMT -5
Thank you for the pics pat.that is a very well built device.is your buddy a machinist by chance.that looks like some pretty heavy duty aluminum was used for the base.i thought of an idea I'm going to pursue.corded angle drill in vice connected to my Fordham pedal.si I can have both hands free Dave Dave, hope you show your setup when it is all made.
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Don
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Post by Don on Feb 19, 2016 12:29:42 GMT -5
Insanity, but in a good way. Terrific work.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 15:19:45 GMT -5
Insanity, but in a good way. Terrific work. well thank you kind sir Dave
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Feb 20, 2016 3:17:10 GMT -5
that looks like some pretty heavy duty aluminum was used for the base. Ahh! Aluminium! There's a thought. Dave, I don't think I quite complimented you on the fine finish you achieved with this one. A lovely polish that has photographed well.
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Post by Pat on Feb 20, 2016 13:51:01 GMT -5
Thanks Pat That is a pretty slick setup and really not all that hard to make. What type of blade do you use on the dremel. Do you know how thick it is?[/i] tom Blade is very thin. I think it is .010. Label says HSS jeweler's saw 1 1/4 x 0.010 x 3/8 W/120T. I don't know what all those designations mean, but it is 1 1/4" outside diameter. The 3/8 might refer to the distance between the hole and outside diameter.
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icatz
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Post by icatz on Feb 21, 2016 7:13:21 GMT -5
I just started making chain maille bracelets/necklaces, and Byz is a fun weave to do. I even invented my own weave. I like that it's all medieval. But i'm only up to using silver plate because of the costs involved. I made a pair of cute sterling earrings, but no way do I have the temperament or patience to solder all the ends. My hat off to you, sir! Great job.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2016 7:24:43 GMT -5
Thank you very much,chainmai. Designs are really cool and the variations you can come up with are amazing Dave
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