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    Default Setting a square cab into a square bezel.

    I have to attempt this with a 6mm turquoise and am a bit worried about the corners “creasing” Any of you have tips to avoid this perceived problem please?
    David.


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    Yes You are right, David. The metal will crease unless you cut out a shallow V-shape with a fine saw blade, or a thin fibre reinforced disk.
    This will also guard against the turquoise corners crumbling.
    The challenge is to work out the exact angle to create a neat mitre when set. Dennis.

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    Trust me! I see the problem. I will have to wait till the cabs and the bezels arrive and then ponder further with your advice in mind.
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    The same thing happens with navettes and pears or any with a point or corner. It’s a bit of a challenge to get rid of the excess especially if it’s a big stone and your bezel was also quite thick. Speaking from recent experience!

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    Thanks both of you.
    Me thinks I am running before I can walk! Problem is that having had successes with rounds and ovals it is only natural to want to go further!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruedeleglise View Post
    Thanks both of you.
    Me thinks I am running before I can walk! Problem is that having had successes with rounds and ovals it is only natural to want to go further!
    David


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    You might find it a dawdle David!

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    If you're using thin bezel 0.3mm, you don't need to cut out a v shape at the corners but keep the bezel wire relatively low to the stone and set the corners first,

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    Sheen, your fame goes before you! I was told you were the one to ask! Thanks for your advice.
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    Sheen, just an update on setting square or rectangular cabs….yes your advice worked a treat. Unfortunately I didn’t get a photo of the finished pieces before they were whisked away!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruedeleglise View Post
    Sheen, just an update on setting square or rectangular cabs….yes your advice worked a treat. Unfortunately I didn’t get a photo of the finished pieces before they were whisked away!
    David


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    Great to hear.

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