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I am loosing credibility here, but I have not ventured into Facebook yet, unlike the rest of my family and the what looks like the world. I should probably get with the program. I will take you up on...

Makes sense, I have my lapidary equipment in my shop and get into the lazy habit of using it with any iron tool modifications. I have several tweezers I have used my diamond wheels to get really fine...

I am going to buy some of these strips. Your clamps are brilliantly simple. Does the titanium maintain its strength while heating? Do you grind them with silicon carbide or diamond wheels?

Some good points made by all. I agree that putting a hammered finish is your best option to work harden them but it would loose the look your customer wants. If I took on the order, I would...

Let's get the ball rolling with some hand engraved maple leaf charms. By the end of March we may have some of these starting to bud over the pond here in Canada.
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I have the Pepe version and I am pleased with it. I have been eyeing the Durston products for a while and may purchase something from them as they look like a good product. The overall design of this...

Thank you everyone for the compliments and Cookson for the gift. I appreciate it.

Now I am confused if my name is Jim or James........what are the odds.

Hi Sofi,

Is the "bezel" you are referring to a setting placed on top of a band? I am thinking of a bezel as only the strip of metal around the perimeter of the stone. Can you post a picture of...

Good lighting technique. Like the jump ring texturing also.

I drilled several holes in my workbench about 1.5 inches deep in a line where I place different sizes into. That way when I break a blade, there is always another to quickly grab, replace and...

Agree with many of the advice comments so far. Bottom line is: Make sure the surfaces being joined are clean (no hand oils, emery dust or oxidization), close together (solder doesn't fill gaps with...

I agree with a solid 4-6 inch vice if you are hell bent on a vice. When I hammer on the mandrel I use the end of a anvil or place it against a stump and my thigh like others and hammer down. This is...

Thanks josef. Appreciate the compliments.

Thanks again. Teresa, about 20 years with periods of higher and lower activity.

Camalidesign, I stamped the shank myself. Not sure what you mean "sending it away for hallmarking"? The hallmarking...

Here are the final pictures from the fabrication.....
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Here are some pictures of the continued fabrication.....
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I early February 2015, I was contacted by a person who wanted a custom ring made. Her husband had passed a couple years ago and she wanted a ring made from his wedding band and graduation ring. I...

Here is a ring I made in February 2015 that truly symbolized the essence of Valentines Day and romance to my client. I have some pictures of its fabrication and will post in the tutorial section...

White gold tends to be more "brittle" than yellow gold and becomes "hard" quicker when hammering and bending. For the most part, you work it the same way and anneal it more often to avoid cracking....

Thanks Wallace and Caroline. Yes it is a Ringenie. After you asked I googled it and it looks like they are expanding their product line to include graving vices and other various jigs to hold rings....

Hi Dennis,

Thanks. The picture doesn't show it too well but the majority of the ring is polished before I set the stone. I try polish every surface that can be finished before setting the stone. I...

Thanks CJ57,

I put a post into the show and tell. I am not actively selling online yet (probably missing the boat here) but will be making efforts to take more pictures in the future......

Recent custom ordered ring I made. Have to remember to take more pictures.

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Thanks for looking.

Hello Everyone,

My name is Jim and I am looking forward to learning more from the Cooksongold forum and the community of members. I work out of my home studio mainly evenings and weekends in...