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Would be very obvious if it were switched out for silver or something like that.
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That is my bench pin. Here's the only top view I could find in 2 mins. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIvNvXaA6DE/
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There is a full slow video hidden somewhere in these comments.
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and a backup for good measure.
Thx, will reply!
Thank you much! I will :)
I have used a laser welder before, but sadly do not own one!
Yep dat was me.
Well Emrays, today is your lucky day. The job took me a couple hours (mostly cause I was filming) and I charged $250. Usually a 1 hour job.
Lowest I go is fo twanty
+1 for spelling it like that.
Some stones you would need to, but on this ring it’s a synthetic ruby with does well with incidental heat.
Depends on ring size and metal thickness. Usually a couple hundred dollars or 17 breakfasts.
Good eye! That’s the next repair ;)
Works like a what??? I must know!
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Sand! Lastly, if the stone can be removed easily enough, I’ll just pull it and reset it when I’m done. Hope that helps!
Paste you can smother on. Also wrapping the stone in paper towels and then soaking the paper towel. I also bury the stone in a tray filled
Shouldn’t be done if it’s a heavy silver ring with a heat sensitive stone. As far as heat shielding methods go, there is some heat shield
Silver and platinum take way more heat to work on. Next I’ll assess how much heat will be needed to get the work done. Sometimes jobs just
There’s no perfect solution, unless of course you have a laser welder. Basically my pattern is to first identify the metal type. Naturally,
That is electroplating! I’m dipping the ring in rhodium to give it an extra bright white appearance.
https://youtu.be/U7afvUlSbbI
Good question! Each job is different, but this is synthetic ruby, which actually can handle heat pretty well as long as it’s incidental.
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So true. It keeps me motivated. :)