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Post by MsAli on Dec 22, 2019 19:45:15 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 22, 2019 19:56:45 GMT -5
Wow, look at you go! Nice job on those. Sawing is one of those skills where practicing is necessary. I'm not great at sawing either. Remember to cut outside of your line and go slow. If you go slow and start going off course, it's easier to correct it (correct by turning your metal, not your blade). There are some really good videos on YouTube on sawing that could be helpful. The best thing to do is draw spirals, curved lines, etc. on cheap copper sheet and saw the lines. Muscle memory makes a big difference.
What torch are you using for soldering?
BTW, Andrew Berry's videos on YouTube are really good. I get lots of little tips by watching them. Plus he has a great English accent. He actually looks like my broker (who is also English and has an accent).
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Post by MsAli on Dec 22, 2019 20:01:41 GMT -5
I am using a little butane for now until I can get some things moved around in the garage. My dad isn't too happy I've taken over a spot
Part of my problem may be I dont draw a line. I always figure, how hard can it be?
Ive been watching him and getting some good tips.
I also love metalsmithsociety on IG. Very helpful stuff!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 22, 2019 20:11:59 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with butane torches. I use mine all the time for smaller stuff. I'm actually going to get a bigger one because the one I have I originally bought for heating up dop sticks for faceting. It's a little too small but does a great job on small stuff.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Dec 22, 2019 20:17:46 GMT -5
Dang! You go girl! Looking good.
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Post by MsAli on Dec 22, 2019 20:20:21 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with butane torches. I use mine all the time for smaller stuff. I'm actually going to get a bigger one because the one I have I originally bought for heating up dop sticks for faceting. It's a little too small but does a great job on small stuff. I do like using it |
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Post by toiv0 on Dec 22, 2019 23:09:06 GMT -5
Nice work Miss Ali, each piece you have done is better than the one before.
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Post by Pat on Dec 22, 2019 23:58:02 GMT -5
Good looking pieces! I use a little Blazer butane torch for most things. Use a Creme Brûlée torch for bigger pieces. Use propane for the biggest.
I like all the variety. The gallery wire looks very good. It’s hard to bend over though it looks fragile.
Thanks for the show.
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Post by fernwood on Dec 23, 2019 4:16:39 GMT -5
Nice. I really like the second one.
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Post by MsAli on Dec 23, 2019 6:51:47 GMT -5
Nice work Miss Ali, each piece you have done is better than the one before. Thank you! I am having fun and enjoying this so much |
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mgrets
spending too much on rocks
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Post by mgrets on Dec 23, 2019 21:26:41 GMT -5
Very nice smithing and inventive designs! Good work!
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 23, 2019 21:44:54 GMT -5
Since I still can't see the pictures, I have been watching your progress on IG. I think you were born to do this.! Quick learn, too.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Dec 23, 2019 22:39:10 GMT -5
Some pieces I've made since my lesson. Critique welcome please! I'll just put it out there that me and the saw do not get along. It's one area I need practice on You're doing great! The only suggestion that I have is for the first ring, and that would be to take a file and shape the ends of the prongs prior to and then touching up after setting. Maybe file them to points or perhaps tapered, squared off prongs. Yes, sawing and breaking blades! I often get so focused that I end up gripping the saw handle too tight and then ....<snap!!>. |
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El JeffA
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Post by El JeffA on Dec 23, 2019 22:45:35 GMT -5
Great looking pieces Ali.
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Post by MsAli on Dec 24, 2019 6:51:42 GMT -5
Some pieces I've made since my lesson. Critique welcome please! I'll just put it out there that me and the saw do not get along. It's one area I need practice on You're doing great! The only suggestion that I have is for the first ring, and that would be to take a file and shape the ends of the prongs prior to and then touching up after setting. Maybe file them to points or perhaps tapered, squared off prongs. Yes, sawing and breaking blades! I often get so focused that I end up gripping the saw handle too tight and then ....<snap!!>. I was thinking I am gonna need to invest in blades |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 24, 2019 9:45:54 GMT -5
I just stocked up on blades a couple of months ago. Probably should have bought a gross of each size I use the most.  Don't forget to use some type of lubricant with your blades -- beeswax or BurLife. |
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Post by MsAli on Dec 24, 2019 17:50:19 GMT -5
I just stocked up on blades a couple of months ago. Probably should have bought a gross of each size I use the most. Don't forget to use some type of lubricant with your blades -- beeswax or BurLife. Billy gave me some beeswax that works really good. |
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fishnpinball
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So much to learn, so little time
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Post by fishnpinball on Dec 26, 2019 23:56:01 GMT -5
looking good. I need to learn to do that also.
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Post by Rockoonz on Dec 27, 2019 2:06:04 GMT -5
Nice work. Saws are an interesting tool, they tend to do what they want, it's up to us to cooperate and anticipate. Bees wax or burr life lube is your friend.
I own 2 propane/oxygen torches and seldom use them. A basic Berns-o-matic plumbers torch head with a hose so I don't have to hold the propane bottle works for just about everything.
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Don't forget to use some type of lubricant with your blades -- beeswax or BurLife.
