Making a Serrated / Castellated Bezel Ring - Part 2

Making a ring with serrated / castellated bezels Part 2 of 3
Music:
You Look Good by Lady Antebellum
Erebus Piano by Andrea Baroni
The Last Ones by Jahzzar
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[@pattaylor7720]

The fact that items get lost and possibly found in your shop is heartening to me as this literally happens multiple times a day in my shop and has for over 40 years. At least I know I am not alone in this malady. Also want to say that I truly enjoy watching your videos and that even with the years I have spent as a silver and goldsmith I still pickup pointers from you.

[@mesmer1218]

I got the Top Jawz yesterday and I’m eager to put them to use. Great video, Jim. I’m glad to see I’m not the only one that misplaces things. 😃

[@JimBrandvik]

Hey Dani, Thanks for watching! I am the world's worst at misplacing things. :-/

[@jacquelinewarner6569]

Hey Jim....Thanx so much for this video. Very helpful I will be buying the 3 piece Bez Jaws sometime in the next few months. Jacq

[@JimBrandvik]

Thanks for watching, Jacqueline!

[@Skidz1340]

You just crack me up. Thanks ever so much. I love “funny” and you’re funny.

[@JimBrandvik]

Robin, I'm not sure what you mean... My videos are intended only for serious minded people. ;-)

[@nancyrussel8825]

Great informational video. Your a great instructor.

[@dougekren6495]

I know only to well what your saying about losing things ! Or forgetting what I went in the house for ! Sometimes two trips ?

[@maxinewashington1689]

I like that you can switch out your vise for your soldering station. Is that your design? If not where can I order it? Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@flyingcheff]

GRS system rocks! Love these new tools, thanks! If you want the Porsche of torches, get the tips that fit the Little torch, multi-orifice all the way: Paige Tools. He KNOWS his torch tips.

[@tamaraperchiano7207]

you got me lol, while learning.

[@carolthompson8581]

Jim, HI! I have your tools! YEAH! Question about your soldering station. What do you use for ventilation?

[@JimBrandvik]

Hi Carol! At the studio where this video was filmed, I had a ceiling fan directly over my bench and a large window to my left. We have since moved to AZ and are in the process of building a new shop. I will probably have an extraction fan here.

[@ThatNikonOwl]

PIE! lol :D Great vids... looking forward to using the new tools I just received. Thank you for the vids!

[@colutuber]

Hi Jim , great series of videos but what tool are you using to cut your solder ( @ 11:15)... They look like pliers but not ..Thanks Col

[@pamkriner5945]

Nice music!

[@pamkriner5945]

I really like your quick-change soldering station!

[@pamkriner5945]

Aaargh!! Bench envy!

[@wendyannh]

I know, right??

[@jeanene888]

After you made the bezel in part 1 sis you solder it onto another piece of metal?

[@jimbettridge3123]

How long did you work on the "bottom" tier Jim? LOL! Thanks for the great vid!

[@JimBrandvik]

;-)

[@tiakopf1192]

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[@khaliaoo]

I like this video, some better tips here than my current teacher, but how did you reshape the bezel to the stone shape before soldering to the base? This is where I have trouble. So far my bezels are so imperfect...

[@JimBrandvik]

Hi khaliaoo! Good question! If the bezel is the proper size, it is a fairly simple matter to "eyeball" the shape of the stone. (at least get it pretty close). Then after that's done, I gently press the bezel over the stone so that the stone itself acts as a forming tool to perfectly shape the bezel. This may require an annealing of the bezel first (before the final fit is achieved). If the stone is a bit too big for the bezel, you can always sand down the outer wall of the stone just a bit using some 220 grit sandpaper backed up on a sanding block if you don't own lapidary equipment. I will add to my list of videos to do to make a more detailed video of how I do this. Thanks for watching!

[@khaliaoo]

Jim Brandvik thanks!!!

[@pamkriner5945]

I am such a newbie...didn’t know sawblades and files are numbered, what is ‘swiss cut’, and why use those specific tools? Any good bideos out there describing jewelry tools and their uses???

[@JimBrandvik]

Thanks for watching, Pam! Everybody starts out as a newbie! You might enjoy Mellisa Muir's videos. She does a lot of tool reviews on her channel. Here's her link. kzbin.info

[@pamkriner5945]

Thanks, Jim! Will do...

[@deborahlong4417]

Hello. Thanks for the video. Is there a site other than Etsy from which I can buy the bezel system? I am having a hard time logging in to Etsy after changing my phone device. And what is the difference between the $79 bezel kit and the $109 kit? I have been unable to send that question to you via Etsy. Thanks again.

[@JimBrandvik]

Hi Deborah, You can also purchase my tools here. horseshoeengraver.com/collections/tools The $79 set allows you to make 2mm and 3mm castellations. The deluxe kits gives you the ability to make 2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm castellations. Thanks for watching!

[@deborahlong4417]

Thanks for such a prompt response. I went ahead and ordered the "Delux". ABy the way... Are there any "inexpensive" or DYI jewelry presses ? I'd love to get and use your Conches systems, but can't sink thousands into a press. How many PSI's are needed to use your system? Again, thanks! Excited about the Bezel Kit! Glad you responded so quickly while I was experiencing a "burning desire" for castellated bezels!

[@denaoller]

Hi, where did you get your flux brush? Great video!

[@JimBrandvik]

www.cooltools.us/Burn-Away-Flux-Brush-p/sol-111.htm You can buy six for $20.

[@lilianagaboc7026]

Por favor incorporen traducción al español

[@tattoofthesun]

Hey brother I’m interested I joining this Facebook group- I’m learning silversmithing and collect classic turquoise

[@Skidz1340]

What block do you use?

[@ceafva]

You used 18g. Can this work for 24g copper?

[@JimBrandvik]

Catherine Franz The problem with using such thin material is that you can’t saw it easily with a #3 saw blade as the blade will hang up in it. You could use as thin as 20 gauge but I don’t think 24 gauge would be much fun.

[@catnelson3064]

I appreciate your video very much…point…I am hard of hearing and adding music over your talking was very hard for me. I'm sure I missed some of what you were explaining because of it… Sorry for being a pill. Again…I very much appreciate your video...

[@annedarr1894]

Cost of bes jaws?

[@JimBrandvik]

www.etsy.com/listing/573130907/bez-jawz

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

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[@BrokenRRT]

Name of Facebook group?

[@JimBrandvik]

It's called Let's Engrave Jewelry which is a sub-group of Let's Make Jewelry. Thanks for watching!