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Lindy
16-01-2010, 12:28 PM
How do you make a cuff bracelet with a concave surface on the inside? I would like to texture the silver also, either by hammering or in the rolling mills. I did have a custom made tool that I could bend the metal after texturing but unfortunately I no longer have it. I want it to be wide enough to bezel set stones or enamels.
mizgeorge
16-01-2010, 12:42 PM
The easiest way is to form it using a sinusoidal stake. Hammered textures work fine, but it's harder to shape roll printed metals - though it is possible if you stick to wooden or nylon mallets.
caroleallen
17-01-2010, 01:50 PM
I've been using a sinusoidal stake for years but I now use a special anticlastic bangle tool on my Bonny Doon hydraulic press which is fantastic and take all the hard work out of it. You can use whatever textures you like. As said, you do need a nylon cross pein hammer if you use a stake. I've never been able to find one in this country and got mine from Rio Grande.
lorraineflee
17-01-2010, 02:18 PM
There is a Delrin sinusoidal stake on eBay at present from the States, works out to about £60 - but you would probably be charged VAT and duty on that which would bring it up a bit more.
You can get a steel one in the UK Sinusoidal Stake (http://www.jewel-toolcraft.co.uk/Sinusoidal-Stake_A5T2E.aspx) for £99 plus postage. HS Walsh also do them at the same price.

Lorraine
ps_bond
17-01-2010, 04:19 PM
There's UK one there too... Strangely, it's almost exactly the same as the one I use. ;)
lynnm
17-01-2010, 04:53 PM
is so tired Peter.... can I work this out?
ps_bond
17-01-2010, 10:09 PM
The Delrin anticlastic stake currently for sale (in the UK) on EBay is one of mine, I'm just a little bit cautious about doing anything to promote it here.

(With the - hopefully obvious - footnote that if it *is* a problem I'm quite happy to discuss it with the powers that be!)
MuranoSilver
17-01-2010, 11:34 PM
Oooh coolio I wouldn't mind a delrin one :)
lorraineflee
18-01-2010, 01:54 PM
The Delrin anticlastic stake currently for sale (in the UK) on EBay is one of mine, I'm just a little bit cautious about doing anything to promote it here.

(With the - hopefully obvious - footnote that if it *is* a problem I'm quite happy to discuss it with the powers that be!)
I can't find it, has it sold already?
Lorraine
ps_bond
18-01-2010, 01:57 PM
Shortly after I said I'd made it, I'm afraid!
lorraineflee
18-01-2010, 02:10 PM
That's the penalty for going to work this morning!!
Lorraine
mizgeorge
18-01-2010, 02:15 PM
Shortly after I said I'd made it, I'm afraid!

Can't think how that happened :-"
Di Sandland
18-01-2010, 02:20 PM
Can't think how that happened :-"

You bugger! I went straight over there but obviously not as quickly as you. Peter you are now in my favourite sellers list
ps_bond
18-01-2010, 02:22 PM
I'm starting to feel I need to get some more Delrin in...
lorraineflee
18-01-2010, 03:03 PM
If you feel the urge to make any more I would most definitely be interested. How easy is it to work the delrin? I want to try pushers for my hydraulic press. (But I'm probably not capable!!!!)
Lorraine
ps_bond
18-01-2010, 03:19 PM
You have a PM, Lorraine ;)

Delrin works about as easily as a decent hardwood IME - albeit without the splintering. Don't get it too hot though!
lorraineflee
18-01-2010, 03:46 PM
PM'd back to you Peter.
Lorraine
lorraineflee
18-01-2010, 04:36 PM
PM'd back to you Peter.
Lorraine
and again!!! You are a star!
Lorraine
MuranoSilver
18-01-2010, 04:44 PM
I'm on the list for one of Peters Stakes too :Y:
form an orderly queue ladies & gents....
Peter I've got a feeling your PM box will soon be full lol
nic x
lynnm
18-01-2010, 04:53 PM
so how do I find you on ebay then? :help:
MuranoSilver
18-01-2010, 04:55 PM
Send him a PM Lynn :Y:
lynnm
18-01-2010, 05:37 PM
oh yes... stupid me, not well at the mo and brain is even fussier than normal... ;)