How to Make a 4 Claw collet

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cbilton.creato... A quick but full instructional guide to make a simple 4 claw collet.
Being able to hand make a good 4 claw is an essential skill for a jeweller.
It can be made as an earring, a pendant or ring setting so very versatile.
Not too difficult but as always working neatly and accurately are very important. I think the ability to make one the exact size required for a specific stone may be the tricky part for someone trying for the first time. This video guides you through the entire process to make one correctly.
The depth of the stone you are making a collet for will effect the width of metal needed for the bezel but the techniques I teach for positioning the claws and soldering them on accurately are universal and can be applied on any round or square collet. Ovals and emerald cuts differ slightly.
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[@gisella1350]

You are a precision man, because you have been there and done that over a long time. I am only starting on my journey., I appreciate your help, thank you 3 years down the track.

[@abbybrandon9541]

i’ve been soldering with flame and whatnot for months now, and this is the next step for me. i got into metal jewelary working because when my grandpa died he left me with some precious faceted gemstones. learning how to set them and make a ring for my grandma out of them is going to be so special. thank you for your teaching. 💕

[@calvinlac9637]

I appreciate the detailed commentary. Especially the eclipse example with the claw angles. Mahalo

[@JayDub_143]

I find myself rewatching all of your videos daily!! And everytime I get to this video and I hear you say "that solder join look at it, delicious" I cant help but want to see that on a t-shirt!!! 😂 Really love your channel!!!

[@DiamondMounter]

Haha thank you so much. Its so satisfying when a solder goes well!

[@Quantum_GirlE]

omg that cat just made my night! 🫶

[@DiamondMounter]

That's Cookie. There's always a cat near me when Im making videos

[@marcual9290]

You are an amazing professional. Thank you for your generosity!!

[@JayDub_143]

2 months and still when I rewatch your videos I crack up at that one part... "Look at that solder join DELICIOUS" 😂😂 💖💎💖

[@Tdontworry]

Keep up the great work, your way of explaining stuff, combined with your personality is great I never get bored watching your videos! As I am an apprentice it helps instead of as you mentioned in another video old men making scribbles on bits of paper! 😂👌👍🏽

[@jessicaf316]

A++ for zoom to kitty snoot Also wonderful instructions! Ian ready to start fabricating and tour style of giving instructions is perfect for me!

[@neiljackson2509]

I’ve heard you mention “fraizing” cylinders in a couple of videos for cutting the groove for the claw - where can i get these?

[@DiamondMounter]

any jewellery tool supply store will have them. Try Cooksons UK or HS Walsh and search for 'burrs'

[@JayDub_143]

Im still seeing a t-shirt.... "Eclipse of the claw with a delicious solder join!!" 😂😂 I would totally buy one! 🌗😍

[@janafaust6802]

Thank you so much! Did you use medium or hard solder? I have problems to solder the ring on to the bezel without the claws coming of. Very frustrating. :(

[@louiscy]

Love your curious cat LOL

[@luftgewhrschutz7099]

Like your comment, “ give me a bloody file that works”. It’s hard to throw away a worn out file, surely there will be a use for it.😀

[@Plant_Parenthood]

Thats good quality metal! I might use it for a project one day... Eventually

[@jjor4lyfe]

Great video! Curious if you are using 4 different solders for each prong or how you are preventing the previous solder from melting again? Thanks!

[@ethanrasmussen4061]

Where can I find the silver you used as the bottom of the collet? Is that sheet metal cut like that or is it perhaps wire? What is a good thickness to use? Any help appreciated!!!

[@christinemcdaniel9299]

I was wondering the thickness as well. At least enough to cut into for frazing the claw spots I imagine. Going to try one this weekend!

[@davidsherman6416]

just awesome😮

[@yodjisuzuki9033]

Hi, what is the drill vendor name? Good setup

[@eavanfiontann3588]

This was a charming and informative video, thank you very much! This is the first video I've watched on your channel, I'm assuming soldering is covered elsewhere?

[@tc8533]

I have to ask, is your cat an Abyssinian? I really like the layout of your workbench. Have you given a workspace tour yet? I’d really like to see more of it?

[@edinsonariasquintero6130]

Muchas gracias por compartir la bendición del Padre del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo estén en tu vida y todos los tuyos gracias buen día bendiciones como se hace soldadura para platino gracias 😅😅😅😊😊

[@damiancoldwell7224]

I prefer to use a colot punch but all the same very good

[@maudale]

Thank you for sharing! I'm an artist, but I would love to learn all the building blocks to making high jewellery, and I was wondering if you could suggest a place where I could be an apprentice or courses where I could learn properly? If not, no worries :)

[@dianemater8554]

What are your favorite tweezers for soldering?

[@abigailgamboa249]

love the cat😀

[@JayDub_143]

What is the name of the little file your using to clean up the center collet? It looks very useful for those tight spaces!!

[@vivianaaa4152]

Amazing this really helped:)

[@joyaspilarpozzo]

Hello, very good channel. Can you tell us How did you sold the claws?

[@bryfsvt]

what gauge wire are prongs?

[@constantindanieltira]

How labour should I charge for making this claw ? Thanks

[@lizw2853]

Where is part 1?

[@labce3283]

love it!

[@CeliaTravers]

1:44

[@josejoshuam2007]

Master!!!

[@DiamondMounter]

Nnnoooo Im still learning!

[@easystarallstar89]

It's good, but it's not really a full instructional video if it doesn't show how to solder, etc. Puts me off becoming a Patreon, because you'd get the confidence to make this but then fail because half the instructions are actually missing. No tools detailed either and minimal response to questions in the comments here. Is it any different on your Patreon? Hoping so.

[@DiamondMounter]

Usually only people who can already do some basic jewellery making would attempt to make a collet. As an example I wouldn't advise attempting to change the brakes on your car if you dont already know how to use a spanner. The videos do include advice for using specific tools and techniques though.

[@peterscrase7196]

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