[Jewelry making - Article 00216] - Re: [Orchid] Jobs that you want to run screaming from?

[Tim Randles]

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Hi everyone :)

    This is exactly what I am looking to avoid: 

>            	 I have taken on repairs more times than I care to count
>     where I felt sorry for the customer, and out of sympathy knowing
>     they would have a hard time finding someone to fix it, or find
>     someone that would be reasonable, I took it in. I solved their
>     problem, but I created one for myself. 

    A co-worker lost his son in an accident. The son's WJHL hockey
    championship ringstone was fracture damaged and he wants to repair it
    and size it so he can wear it. He is is asking me if I can repair it
    for him as a learning project. ( sure.. no pressure!!!) It is more or
    less a Josten's type championship ring. I can cut the Ruby cab he is
    asking for as a replacement easily enough. 

    I havent had a close look at the metals, but the synthetic stone is
    sort of "pressed" into place with the edge beveled over the stone. 

    I dont know a lot about stone setting yet, but the thought of
    digging this stone out of there without irepairable damaging the
    setting seems a little daunting to me. 

    Is it something I should look at as a first repair or should I give
    him the cab and send him packing to someone else? 

    Cheers.. Tim Randles Edmonton Alberta ( Beginner
    gemcutter/silversmith) 

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