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Post by redrooster on Jul 24, 2016 15:25:38 GMT 10
I want to mount a nugget on a bail and chain for my teenage daughter but Ive never done it before and instead of learning from my mistakes I thought Id ask questions here like where to get a suitable bail and what type of chain to safely hold a 2 to 3 gram nugget. Any ideas / suggestions on what type of bail to use,the ones Ive seen on ebay have a point sticking out so they can mount gemstones with them I presume? Do I cut that off or are there other types? Honestly I have no idea!
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Post by shivan on Jul 24, 2016 18:20:54 GMT 10
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Post by redrooster on Jul 24, 2016 23:05:00 GMT 10
Thanks mate,I appreciate your help. Im not too bad at soldering and I know Borax is a flux for gold so all I need is some gold solder wire and a gold bail,Ive got the rest of the gear. |
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Post by Flying Scott on Jul 25, 2016 10:44:48 GMT 10
when soldering wire make sure you can't see light between the 2 surfaces, and let capillary action do the rest.
When choosing your solder you have to decide whether you need soft, medium or hard.
I find soft is adequate for every day jewelry, and is easy to work with.
If you are soldering wire that is 1 mm thick you only need a piece of solder the size of the , on your computer keyboard
If you are soldering bails and clasps that have a spring inside the heat generated by the soldering will anneal the spring and render it useless.
Good luck
Flying Scott
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Post by shivan on Jul 25, 2016 16:31:03 GMT 10
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Post by Flying Scott on Jul 26, 2016 10:33:02 GMT 10
I used to get all my requirements from www.apecs.com.au/ in Melbourne. That is the same company I sold my Alluvial gold to, and always got payment within 7 days A great company to deal with, highly recommended. give them a call 03 98085233 have a chat with the girls they are very helpful Flying Scott |
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