Dave51B Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 After the going small thread , and having a little luck. I thought I might try to make something useful. I tried a few different ways to get an attachment point without much consistency. I didn't like the 1/16 " drilled holes and no luck with a 1/16 drift. ( I wonder how small a hole can be drifted? ) I settled on a simple scrolled end. I just left the normally cut leg on the Fredricks Cross on, and scrolled it over. I now have the luckiest wife in the world...(grin) Anyway ,I have made a few sets of them ,and have none in my inventory at this time. That's a good thing. Oh ,and by the way, 1/8 " keystock for the earrings and 3/16 " for the necklace. Sprayed with 3 layers of clear enamel . I would like to give a special thanks to Spankysmith for the inspiration, her kind words were just what I needed. Thanks Spanky.......Take Care Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 You're welcome Dave. I've done mine both ways, looping over the top and drilling a hole and inserting a small ring for the chain to pass through. Around here the latter are the most popular, I get $15 a piece on the small necklace sized ones. I'll try to locate a photo to post. Nice work, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 This is the type and size that are the most popular for me, I've sold a ton of em. The group shot has several different size stock, they were drying from a clear coat, didn't yet have the small rings inserted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Great work! How do you cut the 1/8 keystock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hey nice work there Spanky, and thanks again......Farmall, I'm just using a hacksaw with a 32 TPI blade. It's got a narrower curf , and I set it in the saw at 90 deg. so I can keep an eye on it better. If it gets offline, I switch ends and pull on the saw to cut instead of pushing to cut. Thanks for the moral support.......Take care Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Interesting. I was thinking maybe you used a zip wheel on a dremel tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I use my wall mounted "portable" band saw on the little ones, I clamp the piece solidly in vice grips, use that to feed it into the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FINN Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I make this using 1/8 " Allen wrenches and can punch them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Welcome aboard Big Finn, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance.That's a beautiful crucifix, outstanding reversed twists. When you say you "punch them out." do you mean you make them fast? Or perhaps punch and drift for the cross?Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Spanky, how are you posting your photos here? Your pics are the only ones I cannot see. I am trying to pin this down, as there are others in the same predicament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 These are pretty quick to make and the horse gals luv'em. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Big Finn, very NICE! I like those. Big Und, my photos were all visible using whatever means are normal on this site, until the last upgrade, then suddenly every thread I visit where I'd previously posted something my photos aren't visible. I have no idea why.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FINN Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hey thanks guys . Frosty I was drilling them out at first but not always successful . Punch and drift keeps my drill bits sharp and not broke haha . Fairly easy to make actual measurements are like 1 1/2 " across by 3" tall . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I've been working with the ratio of post = 2x arm and head length and it's reasonably pleasing. Oh yes the horse gals would love the shoe nail jewelry for sure. How are you polishing them?What I'm seeing as most successful posting and viewing pics is loading and viewing them in the JPEG format as files. Embeds seem problematic but the Admin guys are working on it. I talked to Glenn yesterday and you guys might take heart in discovering the software is doing things he didn't expect too. I ended up with a youtube video embedded in a post and couldn't get rid of it. I didn't paste it, it was just on MY clipboard as a link, the software uploaded it as an embed on it's own. I spent I think a couple hours trying to get rid of it before I lucked on to the method.Regarding that particular post Glenn tried to merge a second post and couldn't, then discovered the software had done it already or who knows what. I just ran into a situation trying to reduce the file size on a pic and it turned out I just needed to give my oh so FAST computer about 15 minutes to sort through whatever it needed to do instead of just doing a Save As. I'm thinking we're going to be wandering in the Pet Roms till the comp geeks Mothers kick them out of the basement so they have to get real jobs and learn some common sense.Sorry about the frustration fueled rant.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FINN Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I also do other stuff with silver silverware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FINN Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Working on my first real bangle too . It's for me yay the bent stock is a template my size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FINN Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Badass small detail skinner beat outa a 1/2" wood spade bit = new life cuts everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Big Finn, there may be some editing of your choice of terms in your future . Glenn tries to keep the site pretty clean language wise. What you and I may consider everyday words get the xxxxxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 That is a point B. F. you're going to have to call it a naughty tukus from now on. Tsk tsk.Ah, you'll probably slide on this one but it is a family site. Just take it like your 9 year old daughter was reading the posts.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks Frosty, I just wire wheel em' good and spray with clear coat. Quick and easy.........Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FINN Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Oops yes I'll keep it clean sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Oops yes I'll keep it clean sorry S'okay, it's a common new to the site thing and we all slip, been XXXXed a time or 50 myself and they still let me hang here.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks Frosty, I just wire wheel em' good and spray with clear coat. Quick and easy.........DaveHow durable is the finish? Do the little finial scrolls ever get grabbed by the wheel? Wire wheels make me jumpy, B-A-D things happen when wire and buffing wheels grab.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well, as far as the finish goes, it last longer than most lipstick. Actually I'm not sure how long it will last. How long will 3 coats of enamel last in that application? I have had no reports back yet. I understand the wire wheel fear.....Be very very careful....I use a very fine wire on an old belt drive set up, that is pretty low RPM. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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