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Post by roy on Feb 15, 2024 11:59:16 GMT -5
After being a Radiator repair man for 36 years and counting i know soldering and brazing so i all ways thought silver smithing would be a good fit but i still needed to learn the basic's what to use and what tools i might need so last year i finally got in on a class a friend was putting on and also a other project class this last weekend i sat down for two days and made three items on my own and in my own shop here is what i made  Silversmith by Roy Kessell, on Flickr  Silversmith by Roy Kessell, on Flickr  Silversmith by Roy Kessell, on Flickr  Silversmith by Roy Kessell, on Flickr  Silversmith by Roy Kessell, on Flickr these two are for the class  Silversmith by Roy Kessell, on Flickr  Silversmith by Roy Kessell, on Flickr now to restock more silver and do more projects its been a while since i have had this much fun in the shop |
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Post by Pat on Feb 15, 2024 12:24:43 GMT -5
Smithing and soldering are fun!
You can also solder copper and make copper bezels.
Nice work!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 15, 2024 13:57:59 GMT -5
Very pretty pieces, Roy! My favorite is the seraphinite pendant.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 15, 2024 15:12:16 GMT -5
Very nice! I love the Abolone
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 15, 2024 16:38:28 GMT -5
Nice work!! You're a natural. 
I love the abalone and seraphinite.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Feb 15, 2024 18:24:06 GMT -5
Awesome pieces roy! Looks like you've got the heat control all figured out ๐ On a side note I didn't think radiators were still repairable nowadays, too much plastic on them. |
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johnthor1963
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Post by johnthor1963 on Feb 15, 2024 18:27:45 GMT -5
Very nice super clean work and attractive pieces. The choice of colors in the pieces work well together. Did you cut and polish the stones yourself. Thx for sharing canโt wait to see what you come up with next thx
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 15, 2024 19:11:13 GMT -5
Nice work roy! I'm really digging the Turquoise bracelet and the Seraphinite ring. |
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iamchris
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Post by iamchris on Feb 17, 2024 9:05:10 GMT -5
These look awesome. Nice work roy! |
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2024 12:32:41 GMT -5
Off to a Great Beginning. What happens next?
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Post by gunsil on Feb 17, 2024 12:45:43 GMT -5
One quick tip. Always wrap your charcoal block with binding or baling wire. Blocks are expensive and tend to crack with use and they won't break apart if bound.
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Post by liveoak on Feb 18, 2024 7:14:16 GMT -5
Congrats on your first pieces. Beauties Patty |
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Post by roy on Feb 20, 2024 16:15:54 GMT -5
Awesome pieces roy! Looks like you've got the heat control all figured out ๐ On a side note I didn't think radiators were still repairable nowadays, too much plastic on them. aluminum yes plastic not so much lol i have tried though |
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Post by roy on Feb 20, 2024 16:16:55 GMT -5
One quick tip. Always wrap your charcoal block with binding or baling wire. Blocks are expensive and tend to crack with use and they won't break apart if bound. too late lol it blew in half but thanks for the tip |
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Post by roy on Feb 20, 2024 16:17:27 GMT -5
Very nice super clean work and attractive pieces. The choice of colors in the pieces work well together. Did you cut and polish the stones yourself. Thx for sharing canโt wait to see what you come up with next thx yes |
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Post by rockbrain on Feb 24, 2024 18:34:29 GMT -5
Those look great. It's something I've been wanting to jump into. I have a lot of experience soldering and brazing sheet metal and copper pipes. I think my torches might be too big though. I would be thrilled to get results like you got!
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