OCPTT-What I have Learned About Flush Setting.

[Dennis]

Our class project this term, was to make a box with surface decoration, possibly by etching which had been an ongoing tutorial.

As I am not keen on etching as a process, I opted for roll texturing instead. There was no mention of a lid, so my interpretation was to make a closed box with 21 flush set synthetic stones to represent a die, as a desk toy or paperweight

It was not that difficult to match the burrs to the stones for a close fitting seat, but much more so to have all the tables at exactly the same level. In my picture you will notice slight differences.

The pusher used is unusual, made on a course many years back, which allows plenty of pressure with minimal damage to the metal surface. Finally, a burnisher made from a burr with the head removed and held in a universal handle was used to create a bright circle.

Testing the result with strong adhesive tape for loose stones did not disclose any problems, but when as an experiment, I tried the burnisher in a slow running handpiece, two stones began to vibrate and rotate. They were easily tightened up, but could have caused trouble in the future.

Silver thickness 1.3mm. Size of cube 25.0mm. Dennis.