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Yesterday, 09:50 AM

CJ57 replied to a thread Milbro inner cable replacement in Say Hello

I’d opt for the latter option to be completely safe

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Yesterday, 08:56 AM

Dennis replied to a thread Milbro inner cable replacement in Say Hello

Well, you obviously use a low temperature solder and a soldering iron. Keep well away from your workbench to avoid contamination of tools and...

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Yesterday, 07:57 AM

GinjaGene started a thread Milbro inner cable replacement in Say Hello

Hi there im looking for anyone who knows how to replace the inner cable of the Milbro slip joint handpiece. On the cooksons website they specify that...

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15-08-2022, 07:55 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

It’s reply with quote if you want to answer something specific. My husband took up glass enamels with a kiln. He’s done a couple of pieces for me...

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15-08-2022, 06:58 PM

scotview replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

Not sure how to copy a comment on this site. I chose efcolor because it didn't require an expensive investment in an oven. I think it gives a good...

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15-08-2022, 05:58 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

I’ve always wondered about Efcolor as it only gets fired in a household oven. I wonder if it’s long lasting for jewellery

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15-08-2022, 05:51 PM

Caro replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

Love it! I've yet to take the plunge and try enamelling. Now what's next?

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15-08-2022, 02:07 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

That looks perfect

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15-08-2022, 01:34 PM

scotview replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

Thanks for the kind remarks. Our granddaughter liked the whale so my wife mounted it as a wee gift. See below :

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15-08-2022, 11:50 AM

Dennis replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

Hi scotview, and welcome to the forum. Very nice piece of enamelling. Now to expand your skills by making it wearable, or mounting it as a...

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15-08-2022, 11:46 AM

CJ57 replied to a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

Hi Scotview, welcome to the forum That’s a lot of detail in a small piece and seems to have worked well. Usually enlarged photos show up all the...

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15-08-2022, 09:37 AM

scotview started a thread Blue Whale test piece in aluminium and Efcolor enamel in Show & Tell!

Just trying my hand at smithing. The attached photo shows a figure of a Blue Whale. I've made it in aluminium, in case of disaster and wasting...

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15-08-2022, 06:40 AM

pearlescence replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Just a suggestion if you need some scrap - see if one of those 'we buy your gold' shops will sell you some of their scrap at a reasonable price. A...

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14-08-2022, 08:42 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Never too late….another idea and source! Thanks David Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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14-08-2022, 08:40 PM

mizgeorge replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

I realise it's too late, but red/jeweller's brass works well for this sort of thing (and tarnishes far less than copper). Alternatively, I've had...

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14-08-2022, 07:08 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

I am now looking for a reliable non acid gold verifying kit as I don’t fancy walking about with nitric acid in my pocket!……any advice? Sent from...

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14-08-2022, 07:02 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Too late ! Done it! But the recipient will pay! (If she wants it!) I must do some “junk shop” searching purchase to find some more……or pay the...

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14-08-2022, 06:58 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Yes Dennis…..at the risk of being excommunicated by my wife I used 4 links of her totally worn out chain to make 2 decent sized balls. Has worked...

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14-08-2022, 06:56 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Polishing regularly is not something a woman wants to do with a ring in daily use. If she’s happy for it to go black then that’s her choice. Don’t...

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14-08-2022, 06:53 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

As already mentioned, rings are subject to wear and bashing, so that rules out plating, and also bought in gold balls, which are mostly painfully...

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14-08-2022, 04:32 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Crafty! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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14-08-2022, 04:27 PM

china replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Would something like this work drill hole in ring and gently peen over the post, (I did not say this but maybe a touch of epoxy)...

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14-08-2022, 03:20 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Necessity is the mother of invention! This morning 9ct gold was £17.31 a gm! Yes I will ask if she has any bits of her own I can use. I like the idea...

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14-08-2022, 03:03 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

The copper will tarnish with products. Have you looked to see if you can get a gold bead with only one drill hole or if 2 solder a silver wire...

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14-08-2022, 01:36 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Ooops two photos! You see there are to be 2 balls both at about 3 gm which at the current price of gold would be a bit eye watering! Sent from...

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14-08-2022, 01:34 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Hmm yes! I think this ring is planned to be worn most of the time! I have made one using copper and I think it looks great!!! Sent from my iPad...

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14-08-2022, 01:21 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

That’s what I was about to say but you’d need to warn her that on a ring the plating will wear probably quite quickly if it’s worn all the time

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14-08-2022, 01:21 PM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

Thinking of the wear aspect. Gold plating seems to wear off rather quickly and as an orb on a ring would get a lot of friction against clothes etc. ...

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14-08-2022, 01:17 PM

china replied to a thread Soldering gold filled to sterling silver in Question Time

How about, a Silver orb easy to solder then have the orb plated, at a jeweller who is set up with plating equipment

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