Silver Wire Inlay Demo

[ironrosefarms]

As I was searching for further answers on this subject I found this tutorial that is very well presented. Silver Inlay Tutorial I also found several places that suggested making home made tools for this out of hacksaw blades or band saw blades.

I would also recommend the sharpening tutorial to anyone who makes or uses wood carving tools. I am great at sharpening just about anything but gouges, the technique of using the metal bar to control the angle is awesome.

Enjoy

[nikkormat42]

The tool is easily made. The blade is made from a sharpened piece of a hacksaw blade. The tool that holds the blade is an Xacto knife cut short and fitted in the wooden knob for a handle. I believe the credit for this idea goes to Bill Moran.

http://americanbladesmith.com/Morans...ireclass04.htm

Jon

Originally Posted by ironrosefarms

Your inlay has got me interested in a new project, however I'm wondering what tool you use to cut the design for the metal to lay into.

Thanks
James

[kbaknife]

Originally Posted by nikkormat42

I just received my order from Dixie Gun Works. Much better service and faster turn around on shipping. I got my order delivered in 3 days. I am still waiting for my order from T.B. Hagstoz from last week. Also, Dixie Gun Works didn't make me order a minimum of $25 worth of wire and then charge me $12 to ship something that was less than an ounce! In fact, I just realized that I got 2 yards of wire from Dixie Gun Works for what T.B. Hagstoz charged me on shipping!!

Here's the Dixie Gun Works site

This is what I ordered "IP0301 German Silver Flat Wire Inlay - .008""

Thanks for the tip Jerry!

I hope this thread isn't forgotten!
I've read the previous question/answers with a great deal of interest and am now wondering if the German Silver Wire will be similar in rigidity to the 1/2 hard SS? Or will it be too soft?
I would think this thread is now old enough that you have an experienced answer to that question!
Thanks so much for your help.

[nikkormat42]

The stuff I got from Dixie Gun is 1/2 hard SS. It works great.

Here is a tutorial that I did.

Joe Keesler's Demo

Another demo from the ABS Fall Hammer In 2006