i just bought a new grs metalforming tool to make a few bracelets. this allows engraving in the flat, and forming after. does that type forming operation cause sterling silver to work harden ? anyone know that has used this grs tool ?
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KSnyder
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Monk, when I make bracelets I engrave them flat & beat um' to shape on a bracelet mandrel.
I use a rawhide hammer for this operation, they do get a bit springy but works quite fine for me.
Kent
I use a rawhide hammer for this operation, they do get a bit springy but works quite fine for me.
Kent
diane
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Hi Monk. Yes, the forming tool does work harden the sterling. It will stiffen up the bracelet making it stronger, as well as giving it a more elegant shape. I use 18 ga. sterling (about .042") when applying a border of some type of wire. If there is no applied edge, I would use 16 ga. (.050") sterling. Same with gold, of course. I have made many bracelets with many different types of borders and various overlays, and the forming tools has handled them all. I do put masking tape on both sides of the bracelet, just in case, before the forming. If I am setting stone, I make the pilot hole before forming, but do the seating and setting after. Diane
thanks very much. i ordered my first batch of sterling in .050, but couldn' remember if the stuff work hardens.
if you're diane scalese, where/how can i buy a copy of your western style engraving video ?
if you're diane scalese, where/how can i buy a copy of your western style engraving video ?
BrianPowley
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Monk, I've been using the GRS Metal Forming Tool for over a year...It works great.
Hope you have much success with it.
Here's a shot of a bracelet I did for my daughter Sarah recently.
This one is almost identical to one I did for a benefit auction last month. Daughter loved it and had to have one.
Hope you have much success with it.
Here's a shot of a bracelet I did for my daughter Sarah recently.
This one is almost identical to one I did for a benefit auction last month. Daughter loved it and had to have one.
GREAT PIECE. I REMEMBER LOOKING AT A COUPLE OTHER PIECES YOU HAD MADE. all were very nice looking. i want to do one, at least with the medic alert symbol and naturally some goodies to go along with it. i made bracelets years ago the hard way but after seeing this grs gadget, hay that's a time saver ! now, if that diane lady would only sell me a video ! hint hint monk45@verizon.net , diane
BrianPowley
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Jim---No problem with taking some pictures the next time I make a bracelet.
Brian
Brian
Powderhorn
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Monk:
go to the FEGA site, and look in there merchandise secton, they have her tape, and a casting of her bright cut work.
go to the FEGA site, and look in there merchandise secton, they have her tape, and a casting of her bright cut work.
what a numbskull ! all this time i've wanted this tape and forgot about the fega store ! i just bought it ! hay powderhorn, i owe you one ! thanx ! the monkster
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