Cluster settings ...
- Here is a technique which simplifies and reduces the cost of a very traditional job. Until now I have tended to use cadcam to enable far greater complexity without increasing costs.
- Shown is an 'as milled' wax, complete with milled claws.
- Sample castings without any fabrication inaccuracies to make the setting job extra interesting. Unless there were errors in the model...
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Models
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Perspective Rhino render of cluster for a 8 x 5 mm centre surronded by 3 to 4 pt stones
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a very simple construction of geometrical shapes, easily adjusted for
appearence and stone fit.
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Quite an improvement over the traditional layout, drilling, soldering, sawing
etc.
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The final finishing filing mearly sharpens corners, the basic form is already nicely refined.
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- Re-use and re-cycle...
using the model above, shrink to fit 5.5 x 4 mm centre, and add another row of 3 pt
stones
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there is a little hand work left to do on the back, but not very much.
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