Unusual job on the bench today
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ecain63 said:
speed_monkey said:
ecain63 said:
speed_monkey said:
ecain63 said:
speed_monkey said:
Eddie.... do you need a new apprentice?!?
My CV is in the post
Actually, once my cancer has fMy CV is in the post
ked off i will be looking to train up a youth. Interested?Yes 100% genuinely up for it mate.
The mrs is a Southerner and detests it here and frankly..... She's right it's a hole
Edited by speed_monkey on Tuesday 18th February 20:42
To me or the missus? lol
Well B'mth is a great place to be when the sun is shining and we have a good business here. Once i'm all sorted health wise I'll be sure to give you a shout. Its not easy finding willing volunteers for this trade. Too many youngsters get put off by having burnt and polished fingers or don't like the requirement for attention to detail. If you've got potential in this field all you need is the time and patience to learn.
Well B'mth is a great place to be when the sun is shining and we have a good business here. Once i'm all sorted health wise I'll be sure to give you a shout. Its not easy finding willing volunteers for this trade. Too many youngsters get put off by having burnt and polished fingers or don't like the requirement for attention to detail. If you've got potential in this field all you need is the time and patience to learn.
ecain63 said:
To me or the missus? lol
Well B'mth is a great place to be when the sun is shining and we have a good business here. Once i'm all sorted health wise I'll be sure to give you a shout. Its not easy finding willing volunteers for this trade. Too many youngsters get put off by having burnt and polished fingers or don't like the requirement for attention to detail. If you've got potential in this field all you need is the time and patience to learn.
To the mrs! Haha. She's forever moaning about it here.... She's from Brighton.Well B'mth is a great place to be when the sun is shining and we have a good business here. Once i'm all sorted health wise I'll be sure to give you a shout. Its not easy finding willing volunteers for this trade. Too many youngsters get put off by having burnt and polished fingers or don't like the requirement for attention to detail. If you've got potential in this field all you need is the time and patience to learn.
I've been to Bournemouth a few times and it is a great place
Now hurry up and kick the big C's arse!
Suppose this is the first PH job to be published then! He'll be along shortly to reveal his identity.
So, this is what i tasked to make:
Criteria: 1 inch tall with a border round the edge. 18ct yellow gold to show the yellow of the shield. Fittings on the rear for leather necklace. Room for engraving on the back. The black parts to be 'balck rhodium' plated.
Well,we have 18ct yellow gold: Nice bar of 6x6mm
Cut approx 10g off it:
Roll down the 10g of gold to a square just larger than you need. Plate is now 1.25mm thick. Measure a 1" x 0.75" box on paper and sketch the sheild:
Cut it out and glue it onto the plate:
Cut around the shield shape and remove paper:
Mark out the line between the black and yellow sections:
Take the off-cuts and melt to a ball:
Roll it down in a mill to make a nice little bar:
Turn the bar into 1mm x 2mm wire:
Make a frame the same size as outside of the shield:
Check it fits, umpteen times:
And solder the open end shut whilst on the shield:
Still fits:
Separate and admire:
Lost some pics here, but basically i took the left over bar and drew it down to make fine wire (nothing wasted here). This wire is then rolled make the 3 rings:
Rings placed on top of polished shield:
And then soldered in place. The rings are raised for a reason:
More admiration:
Re-check it fits. Heat can make the gold change shape. Then solder the border in place from the back:
The rings are then filed down to the same level as the border leaving a nice flat finish. Told you they were raised for a reason. The bottom section is polished again, the top section gets a fine brushed finish and the rings and border a heavy brushed finish for contrast:
As per the customers spec the shield can now be gently hammered into a rounded, more shield like shape:
From the front:
The back gets a brushing and a hallmark tag soldered on:
Tomorrow we will fit the necklace fittings and apply the black rhodium.
So, this is what i tasked to make:
Criteria: 1 inch tall with a border round the edge. 18ct yellow gold to show the yellow of the shield. Fittings on the rear for leather necklace. Room for engraving on the back. The black parts to be 'balck rhodium' plated.
Well,we have 18ct yellow gold: Nice bar of 6x6mm
Cut approx 10g off it:
Roll down the 10g of gold to a square just larger than you need. Plate is now 1.25mm thick. Measure a 1" x 0.75" box on paper and sketch the sheild:
Cut it out and glue it onto the plate:
Cut around the shield shape and remove paper:
Mark out the line between the black and yellow sections:
Take the off-cuts and melt to a ball:
Roll it down in a mill to make a nice little bar:
Turn the bar into 1mm x 2mm wire:
Make a frame the same size as outside of the shield:
Check it fits, umpteen times:
And solder the open end shut whilst on the shield:
Still fits:
Separate and admire:
Lost some pics here, but basically i took the left over bar and drew it down to make fine wire (nothing wasted here). This wire is then rolled make the 3 rings:
Rings placed on top of polished shield:
And then soldered in place. The rings are raised for a reason:
More admiration:
Re-check it fits. Heat can make the gold change shape. Then solder the border in place from the back:
The rings are then filed down to the same level as the border leaving a nice flat finish. Told you they were raised for a reason. The bottom section is polished again, the top section gets a fine brushed finish and the rings and border a heavy brushed finish for contrast:
As per the customers spec the shield can now be gently hammered into a rounded, more shield like shape:
From the front:
The back gets a brushing and a hallmark tag soldered on:
Tomorrow we will fit the necklace fittings and apply the black rhodium.
Edited by ecain63 on Wednesday 19th February 18:37
Edited by ecain63 on Wednesday 19th February 18:39
speed_monkey said:
Cant be brain cancer then
ETA, I don't actually know what variety you do have so if it is brain cancer (although I doubt it being a cabbage head) apologies...... (Kinda)
You know what I mean!
It's colorectal cancer. Or bowel cancer as its more commonly known. 'The one to have right now' apparently as its getting loads of funding.ETA, I don't actually know what variety you do have so if it is brain cancer (although I doubt it being a cabbage head) apologies...... (Kinda)
You know what I mean!
Edited by speed_monkey on Wednesday 19th February 19:23
ecain63 said:
speed_monkey said:
Cant be brain cancer then
ETA, I don't actually know what variety you do have so if it is brain cancer (although I doubt it being a cabbage head) apologies...... (Kinda)
You know what I mean!
It's colorectal cancer. Or bowel cancer as its more commonly known. 'The one to have right now' apparently as its getting loads of funding.ETA, I don't actually know what variety you do have so if it is brain cancer (although I doubt it being a cabbage head) apologies...... (Kinda)
You know what I mean!
Edited by speed_monkey on Wednesday 19th February 19:23
Very impressive. Reading this thread actually prompted me to register so I could post a reply!
Really like your work, its something I'd love to be able to do! I've been trying this last year to start a career in watchmaking or possibly jewellery but its so difficult to get anywhere.
Keep up the good work!
Really like your work, its something I'd love to be able to do! I've been trying this last year to start a career in watchmaking or possibly jewellery but its so difficult to get anywhere.
Keep up the good work!
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