[Jewelry making - Article 00238] - Re: [Orchid] Bezel punch

[Sam Patania]

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    James, I did make bezels out of sheet then tapeded them in ght bezel
    block. Usually the bezel split at the top of the seam where most of
    the stretching happens. When they split there was not much to do but
    scrap it. I also didn't like to cut seats in them. Cutting a seat in
    a tapered bezel was a pain, I found it hard to estimate thickness
    versus stone size and then getting the whole thing into the proper
    punch hole. I just could never figure them out and for the
    frustration I could have fabricated a straight wall bezel or cast a
    bunch of them and had a better product. 

Sam Patania, Tucson
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