[Jewelry making - Article 00664] - Re: [Orchid] Deep Draw Die Forming

[Cynthia Eid]

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Hi George,

    I imagine that you are going the do-it-yourself route to save money
    over buying the Bonny Doon press and tools.  I certainly understand
    where you are coming from---I started with a press that I had someone
    weld up for me, too, because the Bonny Doon prices seemed too steep
    form my pocketbook.  As I worked, though, the frame began to bend,
    and I came to understand why it is worthwhile investing in a Bonny
    Doon press.  Lee Marshall has been making these for years, and
    understands where the frame needs to be strong to withstand the
    pressures of the work that we do. I am concerned that your plan is
    going to wind up in the "penny-wise, pound-foolish" category. 

    I suggest that you read through the posts on the Discussion Group at
    http://bonnydoonengineering.com/ceilidh/ceilidh.html#3698 

    There have been past discussions there by people who learned the
    hard way that they got what they paid for when they used a
    "home-made" press.  There are some details that Bonny Doon has
    learned to put into a press to make it safer and stronger that are
    not immediately obvious. 

    I also would like to point out that Lee Marshall and Phil Poirier
    have worked long and hard to develop the deep draw system on a scale
    that contemporary metalsmiths can use.  (The idea is from around
    1850--some of the presses were the size of a building!  For fun, take
    a look at the movie Schindler's List.  You can notice that the pots
    made in the factory are done by deep drawing.)  For myself, I feel
    that copying the system is sort of like photocopying a book rather
    than buying it.  In general, I think that authors and inventors tend
    not to get much money for their work. Personally, I try to be aware
    of that.  I don't say this to "put you down". Each person has their
    own set of circumstances, and I try not to stand in judgment of other
    people.  I'm just putting my thoughts out there for consideration. 

Best wishes,
Cindy
Cynthia Eid
http://www.cynthiaeid.com

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