BEST jewelry metal cutting video ever!! There are many videos demonstrating a cutting "technique" on KZfaq but yours is the first that advises to keep the metal on the right, cutting on the left side of the piece!!...My cutting always create curled, burry, edges about midway through, as I ignorantly scissor my way along the right side of the circle...Hammering this mess out gets me close but is obviously (now) not the correct way to achieve a clean cut. At all. Thank you...thank you...thank you
@zona3509Ай бұрын
Muchas gracias por tu contenido
@CelticDreamsCoUk28 күн бұрын
gracias. Dave
@visionsabbatАй бұрын
where can i buy the pieces to try by myself??
@CelticDreamsCoUk28 күн бұрын
As shown you can make your own jump rings. or there are lots of sellers on line. ebay etsy etc plus the big jewellery suppliers (if you want silver ones). Just remember the aspect ratio... The inside diameter is 3.5 times the wire thickness. Dave
@robertckassow8445Ай бұрын
Thank you for the perfect video to my start of making cahin! Ill be practicing to make some wallet chain. I was wondering when you said 18gauge what the inner diameter should be? I really appreciate it!
@CelticDreamsCoUk28 күн бұрын
18g AWG (1mm) so use an inside diameter of 5.5mm this will give a ratio of 5.5 which is perfect. Dave
@clairescawn6422Ай бұрын
Hello, I’ve been looking for an alternative torch to my sievert and mini propane versions. Your video was great thanks. One question is where to you get the oxygen tanks and how do you refil them please? 🙏
@CelticDreamsCoUk28 күн бұрын
Here in the UK there is chain of suppliers called "Hobby weld" at various welding suppliers. you buy a cylinder and then just pay for refills (swaps). for the small home studio this is cheaper than paying contracts with big suppliers. There are other companies too that do this. Google your local welding suppliers. They should also be able to fix you up with regulators and flashback arrestors, mine did, all sorted in one shop. Hope this helps. Dave
@J-lah7928Ай бұрын
This is absolutely amazing! Thank you for the tutorial, beautiful bracelet.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@_Per_Aspera_Ad_Astra_Ай бұрын
River stone - rocks cutting possible ? … and what blade ?
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
"Rocks" can mean anything, so a very vague question. Different rocks will have different hardnesses. You can get diamond coated discs and drills which will work on small pieces. I sometimes drill polished stones for pendants. Usually placing the stone in a tub of water and keeping the tip of the drill wet. Hope this helps, Dave
@santhapadmalal9277Ай бұрын
Thanks for this info
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@mr.zardoz3344Ай бұрын
Your sweater/jumper either has significant sentimental value, never leaves your shop due to frugality, or all of the above. I respect both options equally greatly. Thank you for showing me how beautiful art is made sir.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Good observation. Yes this is my 'work' sweater. The issue comes with using acid pickle, the smallest drop, or splash and the fabric slowly rots. It's a strange phenomenon. Even though the sweater is regularly washed, it continues to rot. It happened before with a cotton work shirt. So beware of pickle. Dave.
@mr.zardoz3344Ай бұрын
Haha! Love it! I use the rubber mat for cutting boards as well. Fantastic tutorial. Thank you.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Dave
@BigHead140990Ай бұрын
Would you normally solder the joints on the jump rings or would this just take way too much time?
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
With slightly thicker wire, say 1.2mm you don't need to. In my case I have a welder, so will weld all the rings after completion (takes about an hour). This is more for neatness and finish, rather than strength. But I realise not everyone has a welder. It is 'fairly' simple to solder the rings after completion if you wish. Dave
@saleemawan401Ай бұрын
Very 👍
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Thanks for watching, Dave
@4425evergreenАй бұрын
what does the "4000" stand for in the name?
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
This is actually the 3000 But it's just a model number. I don't believe it refers to anything specific - just a name. Thanks for watching, Dave
@micwell2247Ай бұрын
Bet PEPE would sell more if they didn't rape people on initial price
@StormwatchDruidАй бұрын
Simple and clear video, many thanks just got a Dremel not actually used it yet but watching a few videos for tips etc before I do.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Check out "Dremel 3000 full review" in which i show some of the accessories. Thanks for watching, Dave
@heidicameron2015Ай бұрын
We bought fake gold jewelry on Carnival it tarnished after a month we should have known for$50.00 a chain😔😔😔
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Sorry to hear that, but hopefully my tips will help people avoid being ripped off in the future. Thanks for watching, Dave
@heidicameron2015Ай бұрын
Hi from Canada I always look at the price too I doubt you would get silver for $9.00😊😊😊
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Exactly. as they say, 'if it's too good to be true'.... Thanks for watching, Dave
@GregoryP-jw8qjАй бұрын
I was scanning the comments and one mentioned the birds and the tranquility of your little corner of the world. I hit on your post and saw that baby bird. It looked like a Dunnok. What great timing for you yeah? Guess you answered his question right grandly !!
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Dunnok? I'll have to look that up. I just assumed it was a sparrow (or finch). But my knowledge is limited. Thanks for watching, Dave
@GregoryP-jw8qjАй бұрын
I learned what I wanted to from your lesson.. marvelous that. Thank you much.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, Dave
@tregaricus00Ай бұрын
you sir, are a legend!!
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Thanks for watching, Dave
@stevemichael8186Ай бұрын
Do you have a recommendation of jump rings that are colored but not like cheap feeling or cheap looking?
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Anodised aluminium wire looks good and comes in a range of colours, but is obviously very light weight. "Gold filled" wire with silver can give a nice contrast, without too much cost. Copper works well. And sterling silver can be oxidised, to turn it black for that antique look. You can also make jump rings from twisted wire, for added texture. Dave.
@jennieosborne3530Ай бұрын
Mine keeps turning out too lose. I don't know why mine keeps looking like it's not going to stay together.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
ASPECT RATIO, simple as that. Watch the start of the video again. You have to follow the recipe. A byzantine needs to ideally be 3.5 ratio ie the mandrel you use needs to be 3.5 times the diameter of the wire. If your chain looks too loose, then you are using rings with a bigger aspect ratio. Use a smaller mandrel, or use thicker wire. 3.5 is the magic ratio for a byzantine. Dave.
@charlesmorgan9078Ай бұрын
Yes I plan on soldering all the joints. Do you think I also need a larger wire along with the soldering? Thank you for all your ideas.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
It's all about the aspect ratio. Thicker wire means you need bigger rings, to keep the same ratio. I use 1mm wire with 5mm inside diameter, which gives me a 7mm wide chain. Still easy to solder, just turn the joints to the outside edge and use paste solder or pick soldering, you can easily do 4 or 5 at a time. Plus it's fun ! Thanks for watching, Dave
@yrhyrh9793Ай бұрын
Спасибо что так подробно всё объясняете.Thank you for explaining everything in such detail.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Your welcome. Dave
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
You're welcome. Dave
@carollucey111Ай бұрын
Hiya, I bought the dremel 3000 with a flex extension 225, when I attach it and turn it on it doesn't work on the extension end, any help appreciated, new sub x
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Difficult to say without seeing it, but there should be an 'inner' shaft which will need to attach to the Dremel and which will ultimately turn the chick at the end. Check that. it is properly engaged with the Dremel. If that makes any sense. Dave.
@carollucey111Ай бұрын
@@CelticDreamsCoUk Thankyou Dave, will try that 🙂
@charlesmorgan9078Ай бұрын
Can you use 999 fine silver rather than sterling silver? Or is it entirely too soft?
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Fine silver does tend to be softer, and in this case I usually only use 1mm wire, so quite thin rings. Perhaps go a little thicker gauge, or consider soldering, or welding. Dave
@LindaBenefieldCreationsАй бұрын
Thanks so much!!!!!! ❤❤❤
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Welcome!! Dave
@henriqueasken4924Ай бұрын
How to remove this “mirror” effect after polish silver? I made it, it worked for the straches but i prefer Matte look
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Scotchbrite pads (or wheels), radial discs, or tumbling with ceramic chips. Dave
@annjessup1670Ай бұрын
I just got my Pepe Tools 160 combination today - I’m so happy I found your video! How often do you oil the rollers and the bushings? Thank you!
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Scotchbrite pads, radial discs, silicone wheels, emery paper. or tumbling with ceramic chips. Dave.
@jennieosborne3530Ай бұрын
I like the video thankyou for showing me.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Dave
@chadleraas7676Ай бұрын
After months, I finally found it. A tutorial video that easily demonstrates the byzantine chain!!! I have always wanted to add this design to my jewelry making, but every video I have found just didn't click. This one did. Dave, you are a genius! Simple instructions, excellent camera angles, and a cheerful attitude. This combination works. As you stated, once you get the first knot, it's simply rinse and repeat. Now I'm browsing chainmail jump ring suppliers!!
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Glad it helped! feel free to buy me Coffee ; ) link in the description. Dave
@DarkHorseIOM2 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Thanks for watching! Dave
@ianharper60152 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Glad you liked it! Dave
@jamiedriscoll54112 ай бұрын
This was fantastic thank you so much, I kept trying and failing until I found your video
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Glad I could help! Dave
@OGFRVR2 ай бұрын
very informative, thank you
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Dave
@user-gm3xn9hv5w2 ай бұрын
To tell you the truth I have never seen a sloppier job in my life you're working on a cruddy dirty ring with some new solder great what happens when the next guy works on it all your solder will run off and give him a liability for your mistake reshanking whole thing
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Thanks for watching, Dave
@phillbearman3592 ай бұрын
Beautiful piece of work Dave! Great to see how you made it. Hope you made another for yourself :)
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Thank you, I will. Dave
@Rubengg2492 ай бұрын
this method work for gold jewelry?? I got a Dremel just need the little wheel
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Yes it does. But obviously with gold you need to be careful to remove as little as possible, start with a clean bench and to keep all your gold dust. Dave
@jubs15332 ай бұрын
These look like Elipse Professional 7" Straight Jeweller's Snips. I hope so, because that's what I've just ordered 🙂.
@CelticDreamsCoUkАй бұрын
Same tool, many brands. Dave
@throwinghooks43752 ай бұрын
How much would you charge for a job like that?
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
It's a very popular service. I simply charge a modest fee for labour, per hour, plus return postage at cost.Obviously each job varies, a simple polishing and refurb can be done in an hour. whereas pieces needing extensive repairs and soldering can take all day. Feel free to email if you have a further enquiry. Dave [email protected]
@eazyboy22 ай бұрын
Thank you
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Dave
@marcusharmon83892 ай бұрын
Identical to the lexivon one exactly !!!!
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
I'm sure there are many copies around, and certainly a lot of small butane torches on the market. Dave
@user-mv8qm6kn5g2 ай бұрын
Спасибо, супер урок, хорошее качественное видео, у вас золотые руки 👍
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
Спасибо, за прекрасные комментарии. С наилучшими пожеланиями из Англии. Дэйв Dave
@guydeny59052 ай бұрын
You shouldn't use plumbers tape on brass gas fittings.
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
Indeed - as many others have noted. Dave
@GodFirstTalkk2 ай бұрын
What do I need to do this ?
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
Watch the video, Everything is shown. Dave
@kendrickfromthe90s2 ай бұрын
Hey i am curious is 5mm the inner diameter or the outer diameter ? Running into this issue when i look online, hoping for a response 🙏🏼
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
I get asked these questions a lot, so perhaps take a look at a blog I wrote explaining jump ring sizes, and how to buy them. Dave pepetools.com/blogs/news/aspect-ratio-the-magic-number-for-making-perfect-jump-rings-and-chains
@kendrickfromthe90s2 ай бұрын
Great video, i was wondering what do you do about the small dents/scratches and imperfections left from the pliers on the rings
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
Great question...The best way to deal with tool marks, is not to put them in to start with. I don't usually get dents from my pliers. Firstly always use smooth jaw pliers, nothing with teeth or grips on them. Secondly it's a good idea to sand and polish the jaws of your pliers to knock of any sharp edges - i do this with two pairs, which are highly polished and smooth. Lastly, it doesn't require a lot of strength to bend thin jump rings like this, so there is no need to grip them with excessive force. My left hand doesn't even really grip the ring, the ring is twisted in the jaws to open it. Go gentle and don't maul about with the metal any more than you need to. This is good tip for silversmithing in general. Thanks, Dave
@kendrickfromthe90s2 ай бұрын
@@CelticDreamsCoUk cool thanks for the reply👍🏼
@DeeHopper2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much much for all of the time and effort that has gone into this fantastic tutorial. I love the finished product too. Well done
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Dave
@zachary42252 ай бұрын
I just scored a nice bracelet with Karen on it. No one wanted it lol. It’s silver and 14k Well $20 and a little bit of work to remove the engraving my wife will have a nice bracelet.
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 ай бұрын
That's the idea my friend. Thats how you get the bargains. good luck. Dave
@zachary42252 ай бұрын
@@CelticDreamsCoUk thank you sir. You have a good one. Happy hunting as well