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Post by miket on Jun 4, 2020 16:24:20 GMT -5
Finally got my dead soft wire so I decided to wrap a curvy cab... The jury is still out on if I like dead soft better or not. It's easier to work with but mars a little quicker. Thanks for looking!   |
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Post by drocknut on Jun 4, 2020 16:30:47 GMT -5
Looks great. The swirls at the top look nice. Glad you got the dead soft wire. You'll get used to it. You just have to be light handed with your tools.
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Post by miket on Jun 4, 2020 16:37:44 GMT -5
Looks great. The swirls at the top look nice. Glad you got the dead soft wire. You'll get used to it. You just have to be light handed with your tools. Thanks Diane. The swirls were definitely easier. I might also need different tools. Wanna hear a little secret? I've been using a set of Craftsman pliers and cutters that I had laying around since I began wrapping.  Maybe it's time to upgrade... |
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Post by drocknut on Jun 4, 2020 16:54:05 GMT -5
Looks great. The swirls at the top look nice. Glad you got the dead soft wire. You'll get used to it. You just have to be light handed with your tools. Thanks Diane. The swirls were definitely easier. I might also need different tools. Wanna hear a little secret? I've been using a set of Craftsman pliers and cutters that I had laying around since I began wrapping. Maybe it's time to upgrade... That's quite a secret you been keeping. I'd say it is definitely time for an upgrade. Better wire and then better tools and you'll be unstoppable. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 4, 2020 20:03:56 GMT -5
Very nice- definitely one of your better ones. The swirls look real good, but the bail is wow- so much better!
Yes, better tools will help keep the nicks down.
When I use soft wire, I usually hammer the bail wires before I make the bail to make the wires more stiff. It makes for a better bail, I think.
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Post by Pat on Jun 4, 2020 20:55:24 GMT -5
Good looking wrap!! Top very attractive!
Are you sure that’s jade? Looks like lawsonite/Blue G to me not an expert.
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Post by knave on Jun 4, 2020 21:04:43 GMT -5
That’s a keeper miket! The craft wire has it’s good points also. It’s not $$ per foot and pairs with craftsman. Lol |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 4, 2020 21:11:01 GMT -5
Beautiful one, Mike!
You can clean up any little nicks with some diamond needle files or diamond polishing paper or even the silicone polishing wheels that you can use with your Dremel. Just go easy while you do it so you don't sand more metal away than you need to.
And yes, it's definitely time to get some "real" pliers.  |
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Post by miket on Jun 4, 2020 21:49:31 GMT -5
Very nice- definitely one of your better ones. The swirls look real good, but the bail is wow- so much better!
Yes, better tools will help keep the nicks down.
When I use soft wire, I usually hammer the bail wires before I make the bail to make the wires more stiff. It makes for a better bail, I think.
Thanks Tela! Maybe I'll try hammering the bail and see how it goes, thanks for the tip. 😁 |
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Post by miket on Jun 4, 2020 21:50:33 GMT -5
Good looking wrap!! Top very attractive! Are you sure that’s jade? Looks like lawsonite/Blue G to me not an expert. Thank you Pat! I'm going by memory, but I'm fairly certain... |
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Jade wrap
Jun 4, 2020 21:52:34 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Pat on Jun 4, 2020 21:52:34 GMT -5
You might be right. Lol!
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Post by miket on Jun 4, 2020 22:01:27 GMT -5
That’s a keeper miket ! The craft wire has it’s good points also. It’s not $$ per foot and pairs with craftsman. Lol 😀 Thanks Evan! Yeah this wire costs a little more but it looks way better... |
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Post by miket on Jun 4, 2020 22:02:42 GMT -5
Beautiful one, Mike!
You can clean up any little nicks with some diamond needle files or diamond polishing paper or even the silicone polishing wheels that you can use with your Dremel. Just go easy while you do it so you don't sand more metal away than you need to.
And yes, it's definitely time to get some "real" pliers. Thanks Robin- for the compliment and the advice! And I plan on it. 😁 |
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Post by knave on Jun 5, 2020 0:11:53 GMT -5
I agree the silver just looks really nice.
Gonna go for a tweezer nose?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 5, 2020 8:17:11 GMT -5
Very nice- definitely one of your better ones. The swirls look real good, but the bail is wow- so much better!
Yes, better tools will help keep the nicks down.
When I use soft wire, I usually hammer the bail wires before I make the bail to make the wires more stiff. It makes for a better bail, I think.
Thanks Tela! Maybe I'll try hammering the bail and see how it goes, thanks for the tip. 😁 Use a rawhide or rubber mallet so you don't mar the wire when you hammer it. Light taps is all it takes. |
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Post by miket on Jun 5, 2020 9:25:00 GMT -5
Thanks Tela! Maybe I'll try hammering the bail and see how it goes, thanks for the tip. 😁 Use a rawhide or rubber mallet so you don't mar the wire when you hammer it. Light taps is all it takes. Ok, thanks! |
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Post by greig on Jun 5, 2020 15:43:32 GMT -5
I am inspired by your good work and secret.
Perhaps, I will get my fishing pliers and some snare wire to make my own wrap.
Actually, I am waiting impatiently for a rock and mineral show, so I can buy some wire wrapping gear,. The shows for the summer are already cancelled. I might instead look online.
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Post by miket on Jun 5, 2020 16:06:28 GMT -5
I am inspired by your good work and secret. Perhaps, I will get my fishing pliers and some snare wire to make my own wrap. Actually, I am waiting impatiently for a rock and mineral show, so I can buy some wire wrapping gear,. The shows for the summer are already cancelled. I might instead look online. Haha, thanks greig!  You know, I'm really having fun with it. It gives me something to do when I'm not hounding, cutting, grinding or tumbling.... |
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