[Jewelry making - Article 00182] - Re: [Orchid] Bezel punch

[James Binnion]

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    Sam, Why did you try to make a bezel out of a flat sheet? Why not
    just solder a strip and then form it with the bezel punches? Trying
    to invert a washer in one step from sheet to bezel is not really do-
    able, most operations of this kind are done in at least two steps the
    first at a much shallower angle than the second one. I have never
    understood why the people who write instructions on using these
    punches recommend the washer from flat sheet as the method for using
    this tool. If you must have a seamless bezel then use a piece of
    seamless tubing as your starting point We use them regularly for both
    round and fancy shapes but never start with a washer always with
    tubing.

Jim

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
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