Kilt Buckle

[china]

Some pics of a kilt Buckle I am making, first one of this type I have made I learnt a lot, I would never use this method in the future too many unpredictable problems


Pic 1 frame Parts, Pic 2 frame parts test fit, pic 3 frame soldered, pic 4 Silver face soldered to frame, pic 5 off to the engraving god

[ps_bond]

I like that - looking forwards to seeing it once it's been cut.

Other than the minor difference that I'd have tacked the tongue & loop in place prior to soldering (rather than through holes), I'd have approached it pretty much the same - what problems did you hit?

[Dennis]

Ha, we're watching this space. Dennis.

[misspond]

Look forward to seeing it completed.

[china]

This largest t issue I encountered is that the brass upon heating to attach the Silver moved around all over the place, I did cramp it down however clearly not enough, my intension was to just solder the silver around the edge it was having none
of that just flowed underneath. The result is a horribly distorted face too much to file down, hook and the belt loop gave no problems, it will suffice as no one will know except me, I will remake it although the next version I will just construct the entire piece
from Silver (Argentium). I will post a pic when it comes back

[Dennis]

There's no harm in using easy solder Bob. It will cure many of the problems due to high temperature and will be perfectly strong.

As for Argentium, if you clamp it or wire it tightly, it will crack or collapse on heating. Not something to worry about with sterling. Dennis.