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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 1, 2020 12:01:22 GMT -5
I haven't done a lot of smithing and I have never had any instruction other than videos, which is nice- don't get me wrong- but, I am missing a lot of simple information. For instance, I have these 2 small cabs that I want to set next to each other. Can the bezels be super close or even touching? Is this one of those questions that sounds simple but involves a lot?
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mgrets
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Post by mgrets on Nov 1, 2020 12:16:06 GMT -5
I am certainly no expert, but the only problem I have had with close set bezels, or decorations set close to the bezels, is being able to get my bezel rocker in position to roll the bezel wire over the stone. If you have room to do this, there is usually plenty of room to get some kind of polishing disc into the tight spot. I actually will often use a knife blade to fold the bezel wire over the stone - it works surprisingly well.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 1, 2020 12:33:39 GMT -5
I am certainly no expert, but the only problem I have had with close set bezels, or decorations set close to the bezels, is being able to get my bezel rocker in position to roll the bezel wire over the stone. If you have room to do this, there is usually plenty of room to get some kind of polishing disc into the tight spot. I actually will often use a knife blade to fold the bezel wire over the stone - it works surprisingly well. Awesome! Thanks, I like the knife tip.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 2, 2020 9:16:10 GMT -5
rockjunquie the only suggestion I can think of is to use a thinner bezel wire so you can burnish it more easily. You can use any type of polished metal tool to do the burnishing.
I particularly like this burnishing bit for getting into tight spots. You can use it with a Foredom or in a hand held pen vise.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 2, 2020 9:37:40 GMT -5
rockjunquie the only suggestion I can think of is to use a thinner bezel wire so you can burnish it more easily. You can use any type of polished metal tool to do the burnishing.
I particularly like this burnishing bit for getting into tight spots. You can use it with a Foredom or in a hand held pen vise. Thank you, that looks really useful!
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Post by MsAli on Nov 2, 2020 10:09:21 GMT -5
I keep a gap so I can get in between. I've tried to have them touching but couldn't get the bezel set. The tool Robin shows may work and there is another tool that may be useful as well.
It's plastic and looks like a ruler. I've seen it used and now can't remember who has it
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 2, 2020 10:23:48 GMT -5
I keep a gap so I can get in between. I've tried to have them touching but couldn't get the bezel set. The tool Robin shows may work and there is another tool that may be useful as well. It's plastic and looks like a ruler. I've seen it used and now can't remember who has it Would it be like a credit card?
I think I may try a first one and copper before I work out what I want on silver.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Nov 2, 2020 12:50:53 GMT -5
rockjunquie the only suggestion I can think of is to use a thinner bezel wire so you can burnish it more easily. You can use any type of polished metal tool to do the burnishing.
I particularly like this burnishing bit for getting into tight spots. You can use it with a Foredom or in a hand held pen vise.
One can also save the $35+ by making such a bur. Simply break off the business end of a steel bur and then sand and polish it (in your handpiece).
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Post by toiv0 on Nov 2, 2020 17:33:21 GMT -5
If your bezels are touching you have to use some yellow ochre or white out so the solder doesn't flow and solder them together.
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Post by MsAli on Nov 2, 2020 17:35:38 GMT -5
I keep a gap so I can get in between. I've tried to have them touching but couldn't get the bezel set. The tool Robin shows may work and there is another tool that may be useful as well. It's plastic and looks like a ruler. I've seen it used and now can't remember who has it Would it be like a credit card?
I think I may try a first one and copper before I work out what I want on silver.
Mone like a ruler
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 2, 2020 18:15:05 GMT -5
rockjunquie the only suggestion I can think of is to use a thinner bezel wire so you can burnish it more easily. You can use any type of polished metal tool to do the burnishing.
I particularly like this burnishing bit for getting into tight spots. You can use it with a Foredom or in a hand held pen vise.
One can also save the $35+ by making such a bur. Simply break off the business end of a steel bur and then sand and polish it.
Easy for you to say, Mr. Mechanically Inclined!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Nov 2, 2020 19:12:24 GMT -5
One can also save the $35+ by making such a bur. Simply break off the business end of a steel bur and then sand and polish it.
Easy for you to say, Mr. Mechanically Inclined!
Easy for everyone. Just shape and polish it while it's spinning in your handpiece.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 2, 2020 20:34:44 GMT -5
Easy for you to say, Mr. Mechanically Inclined!
Easy for everyone. Just shape and polish it while it's spinning in your handpiece. Knowing me, I'd poke my eye out!
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