Painting the ends of each of the triangle shank wire with yellow ocher will prevent the solder from flowing there and thus avoiding having to saw them apart. Also, why are you using easy solder from the beginning? I would start with hard and then use medium to attach the shank to the bezel.
@JohnNordDesigns4 күн бұрын
Thank you. I have used whiteout for the same purpose… just didnt do it here. Thank you for the comment and tip!
@JohnNordDesigns3 күн бұрын
I used 65% on ring shank. I try to go from hard to easy on the various steps including bezel pieces. But we all have our preferences. I am a handmade western artisan, not a trained jeweler….simply trying to show people for free how they can make something. My methods have always worked well for me. Im sure there are other ways.
@SSE-t7y12 күн бұрын
Thanks Mr Nord
@JohnNordDesigns11 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ahilrony25 күн бұрын
The turtles are so adorable Masha Allah
@JohnNordDesigns24 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@Devisacloud25 күн бұрын
Those turtles look great!!
@JohnNordDesigns25 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@vicflo079125 күн бұрын
Nice work. Maybe you could zoom up on the items you make, I really like the turtles ... 👍
@JohnNordDesigns25 күн бұрын
I will try to do better! Thank you
@GatesCompton-c4d27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, been making cow tag money clips with brands for my friends. 🤠🇺🇸
@JohnNordDesigns27 күн бұрын
You bet!
@GatesCompton-c4d27 күн бұрын
Beautiful! Have a pair engraved by Norvell Foster, of Marion, Texas
@JohnNordDesigns27 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@douglovedahl1545Ай бұрын
Amazing work
@JohnNordDesignsАй бұрын
Thank you
@scottjones8406Ай бұрын
Thats one of the better ones I have seen, I am gonna build one just like yours
@JohnNordDesignsАй бұрын
Thank you. There is a longer video on my channel with a parts list
@tahomyjo2 ай бұрын
Beautiful ring
@JohnNordDesigns2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@PLINKER2 ай бұрын
Thanks again John! I really appreciate your help!
@JohnNordDesigns2 ай бұрын
Any time!
@PLINKER2 ай бұрын
Thanks John! I'm also interested in your grinder you used making your Conch shell ring Thanks Tom looking into the Acetylene air torch! Thanks a bunch!
@JohnNordDesigns2 ай бұрын
My orbital is from a wood carving supply. I have had it for 7-8 years. Never no problems. Much cheaper than engraver’s supply toys! Its reversible and speed controlled. Fits all the engraver bits.
@PLINKER2 ай бұрын
Hi John--I'm interested in your larger torch because I make musical instruments and I need a hotter torch than my Map gas torch. I need to silver solder 3/16 to 1/4" thick brass together on an approximately 15 degree angle joints. What and where to buy? Thank you for your advice! Tom
@JohnNordDesigns2 ай бұрын
It is called a Acetylene air torch. It runs off of a bottle of Acetylene and the torch mixes air with it. You can find kits on ebay and amazon with different size tips, a hose, regulator and torch for about $150. I run mine off of a B tank. Hope that helps.
@tahomyjo2 ай бұрын
This ring is so beautiful. I have learned so much from you! You are a very good teacher and I do hope you come back with more. Thank you very kindly for all your knowledge you have shared.
@JohnNordDesigns2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comments. I have a new video coming out this week on making a conch shell ring. Tune in!
@tahomyjo2 ай бұрын
So beautiful
@JohnNordDesigns2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tahomyjo2 ай бұрын
I’m so sad because I really wanted to do something similar but I’m not able to figure out how you form the bezel and its back plate to form the ring? Do you know of any videos that could help show me
@tahomyjo2 ай бұрын
Oh I get it now because there is no backplate ! The bezel gets soldered straight to the ring shank :)
@JohnNordDesigns2 ай бұрын
Ok. Check out “ making a turquoise heart ring” ( not the short but the 38 min video one) here on my channel. It shows how i form a ring.
@asapippinhorsemanship79523 ай бұрын
Great Work Sir
@JohnNordDesigns3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@andersonrm47744 ай бұрын
Thanks John.
@JohnNordDesigns4 ай бұрын
You are Very Welcome!
@ricardoruiz66124 ай бұрын
please show how it turned out. thank you for the video and showing what kind of materiel your using.
@JohnNordDesigns4 ай бұрын
This buckle is a custom order and i cannot show it completed at this time. When i have permission I possibly can. Thank you
@JohnNordDesigns4 ай бұрын
Go to facebook.com/swfabtech?mibextid=LQQJ4d. To see the finished buckle.
@morrispaul55994 ай бұрын
Very helpful tips, thanks John
@JohnNordDesigns4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@carsonwillsie94924 ай бұрын
They look great!
@JohnNordDesigns4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@travismorgan73156 ай бұрын
Thanks for the help!
@JohnNordDesigns6 ай бұрын
You bet!!
@rigobertogonzalezaguilera38616 ай бұрын
Gracias y Bendiciones Infinitas
@JohnNordDesigns6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@savagewolf19667 ай бұрын
Morning John, I like your hats, great information Thank you Sir.👍👊
@JohnNordDesigns7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@lucc87037 ай бұрын
Promo-SM
@ricardoruiz66128 ай бұрын
Thank you again for another knowledgeable video.
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@aidanbassin49318 ай бұрын
Really trying to learn, what kind of pin do you use to connect to shank
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
To attach rowel to shank you use 3/16” dia headed solid rivets….or if you welding then in, just use 3/16” rod (steel)
@douglovedahl15458 ай бұрын
Been trying to find plum brown for over a year now. I found one jar online for almost 40$ seems to be out of stock everywhere
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
REALLY? I havent bought any in awhile. Last I bought was on ebay…. I am getting low…. Guess I better get to lookin! Thanks
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
Checkout Ebay…. Just found 5fl oz for $14 free ship
@douglovedahl15458 ай бұрын
Thanks John I just bought some I had give up trying to find it
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
You bet! I did too!
@morrispaul55998 ай бұрын
Very good, thank you sir
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@morrispaul55998 ай бұрын
I'll be checking back on how to build your belt sander, need one! Thank you sir, good video.
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@canadiangemstones76368 ай бұрын
Sadly, the camera is too far away to see anything.
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
Im sorry….this video stuff has been a real learning curve for me. I hope you got something out of the explained process.
@lastgraspmusic8 ай бұрын
Awesome video John. Do you have any videos that go more into detail showing the making of the nickel hardware for the buckle?
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
Other than the detail in this video ( for a trophy buckle) i have another video showing how to make hardware for a ranger type buckle at kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYXEaJauoqyqoKMsi=ydNrDCy1sHAcO_L4 That may something I address further in a future video. Thanks
@reaganavery86428 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on which computer program you use?
@JohnNordDesigns8 ай бұрын
Yes I do …. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqXCZZRjgLCgr7Msi=Cyz1V4STIQhksdvo. Is the link…… or its here on my channel, just scroll down all my videos until you see a green computer screen …. That video talks about it.
@reaganavery86428 ай бұрын
@@JohnNordDesigns Thank you! I've learned a ton from your videos. Thanks for the content.
@KayGasnerKGDESIGNS9 ай бұрын
WOW, Beautiful;-)
@JohnNordDesigns9 ай бұрын
Many thanks!!
@Frankthejeweler9 ай бұрын
True craftsmanship. Thx
@JohnNordDesigns9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@xlolJ9 ай бұрын
good info in small form factor, great video
@JohnNordDesigns9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@scottreed568610 ай бұрын
Thanknyou
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
You bet !
@gatescompton787610 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great info 🇺🇸🤠
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Your very Welcome!
@Jimmy-sb3fc10 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Nord, you are a true artisan and we're very lucky to be the recipients of your willingness to share your knowledge and talents.
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Thank you, that means alot
@jgarth10010 ай бұрын
Good evening from Durango, TX! Are you using a #3 or #4 tip? Thank you so much! Erin
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
That is my #4 tip
@hernangarcia175010 ай бұрын
Old people RULE
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
You bet !
@OFF-the-GRID-Gary10 ай бұрын
Nice work & explaining that it is a heat sink … 😎⚡️👍🏽
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Nancy4133nope10 ай бұрын
Thank you what a great tip
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@larrymoremckenzie302910 ай бұрын
I used it to solder the back grips of bolo ties!
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Excellent !
@ricardoruiz661210 ай бұрын
i would like to learn what you know. did you take classes or learn from someone? what recommendation would you give to someone like me that wants to get into doing this kind of work? please keep the videos coming i learn a lot for you. thank you for your knowledge.
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Thank you, that means so much to me! Yes, I took my first engraving class in Alpine, Tx. and returned another time, from Johny Weyerts. He no longer teaches though. I also learned alot from watching Bruce Cheaney and ordering some of his video cd's. I then enrolled in a silversmith class with Wilson Capron and learned to solder and do alot of the things I do. I also took a week of private lessons building spurs from Wilson, which was very fortunate. Wilson is one of the best. He can be found here on You Tube and on the web.....he teaches beginner to advanced classes. I am self taught on jewelry making. Mike Pardue, and Stewart Williamson taught me buckles...... so you see, I have been fortunate at getting the help I needed. Most of all.... my experience is from practice and not being afraid to try. This is why I am doing these videos. I truly want to help every person that wants to learn. I paid for alot of lessons, and it wasn't easy....I got ALOT of help from Western Artisans that were willing to share some free knowledge 10 yrs ago. I don't have the facilities to teach classes at the moment. But I do want to someday. I don't have a desire to make money from these videos, and I don't.....I just want to give back. Thanks for watching.....and watch all you can, and try all you can. Practice... failure.... practice.... succeed !!!
@reidsmith957510 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@JohnNordDesigns10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@michaelbias345111 ай бұрын
Can you make a vidio on inlay mr.nord
@JohnNordDesigns11 ай бұрын
Look thru all the videos on my channel. There are 5 or 6 on turquoise inlay. I just did a new one last week. Thanks for watching
@michaelbias345111 ай бұрын
Thank you
@michaelbias345111 ай бұрын
Thank you mr.nord
@JohnNordDesigns11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching !
@lenastiward865711 ай бұрын
Thank you John! I learned what I have been doing wrong by not drilling a hole and coming in from a side edge. I was always trying to save on back plate but created so many sawing problems I now realize. Tiny pieces were always flopping around and so hard to control and stabilize without the full border there. I think this will be a game changer for my sawing going forward! ❤
@JohnNordDesigns11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Wilson taught me that one! I was doing the same thing.
@lenastiward865711 ай бұрын
I am learning so many tips and tricks - so wonderful! I in turn will pass these along to my metalsmith friends. Thank you!