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Offline Nolatoolguy

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Re: Miniature Tools
« Reply #45 on: June 27, 2013, 12:41:52 PM »
Wow that's just amazing I still am amazed. Thank you for sharing your proccess.

I did the green cabin below and it took countless hours an boy did I struggle. The precision of everything is so hard for me. That was way bigger then the scale you work with. Even then in know means is mine top notch work. 
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« Reply #46 on: July 12, 2013, 01:35:29 PM »
Well, took a couple weeks off to steady my nerves; then came back to do it twice more.  And now we have a pair.





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« Reply #47 on: July 12, 2013, 01:38:50 PM »
One more shot of intent.  Ralph


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« Reply #48 on: July 12, 2013, 04:17:10 PM »
I bet she is proud to wear them!
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« Reply #49 on: July 12, 2013, 05:09:56 PM »
I'd pierce my ear (either side or both) if I could wear that.
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« Reply #50 on: July 18, 2013, 02:16:56 PM »
A new Stirling Silver Plane in the works.  Weighs exactly one ounce at this stage.   Ralph


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« Reply #51 on: July 18, 2013, 02:55:57 PM »
Very nice! Keep us updated as you go.
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« Reply #52 on: July 18, 2013, 07:29:06 PM »
The first page of this post shows an infill plane from my collection. It is about 2 inches long and is hallmarked as made in London around 1990. I forget all the details and I am out of the USA for work at this time. It is sterling silver with wood infill.

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« Reply #53 on: July 18, 2013, 08:06:30 PM »
Thanks again, Papaw.  I'll keep you posted.

Sorry Lewill2.  I am not sure which plane you are referring to.  Please clarify.  I have built several planes - some of brass and some of silver.  Most are 2 inches and some 2 1/2.  I also have a collection of 1/8 scale and smaller.  Ralph
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« Reply #54 on: July 18, 2013, 08:24:45 PM »
Oh, I found it.  For a moment I thought that you were referring to one of my planes.  I've gazed at your tiny plane much as I have at other exquisit tiny tools on your post.  It was you who introduced me to tools by Jim Keats and Hilery Klein.  I have Gaulked at your collection since.  Thanks again.  Ralph
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« Reply #55 on: July 22, 2013, 08:40:16 PM »
Sorry the 212 and 112 "fell off".  I'll try to post em again.  Ralph











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« Reply #56 on: July 23, 2013, 10:39:48 AM »
Anyway,  back to the silver plane.  It was a good weekend, and I got things done.  The wood parts are Rosewood and were as challenging to produce as the metal parts.   But it's in hand now.  Ralph





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« Reply #57 on: July 23, 2013, 11:35:30 AM »
How do you acquire silver and gold?
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« Reply #58 on: July 23, 2013, 03:35:27 PM »
>How do you acquire silver and gold?

Marry wealth.
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« Reply #59 on: July 23, 2013, 04:25:19 PM »
Hi John and Rusty.  Silver is now down 50% and gold is down 35% from a year ago.  I have purchased "scrap", actually referred to as "junk" from coin stores and alloyed my own (mixed coin silver with .999 bullion - 3 to 1) to create sterling which I use for casting.  Silver and gold shot for casting is also available at jewelry supply stores. I like www.riogrande.com for purchase of flat and wire stock, but there is quite a fabrication charge for that.  Anyway, this latest plane weighed out at 1.25 oz which is about $23. silver today (would be about $975. in 14k gold), and it may be the smaller part considering the labor invested to convert it to its present form for which I can surely get my money back should I decide to sell  (I have built a few commissioned pieces).  That is why I most often work in brass - comparably about $4 worth of metal.   But those who commission pieces generally want precious metal.  Ralph
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