Bazooka Joe Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Had half an hour to spare the other day, so I decided to try something different. Years ago serving my time, we used to knock rings out made from the old Florins/Half Crowns, & sell them for pocket money. So, having bought set of Damascus Barrels, which was for another project, namely a Damascus Knife, which never came about, basically because the steel is no good for the job...long story..!! Anyway, not wanting to waste the Steel I thought I'd make something different, a Damascus Ring, with a Half Crown Ring fitted in the inside. I'm disappointed with the Photo's though, they haven't turned out as well as I would have liked them to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 very very pretty . great wokmanship. are you doing a sales batch !!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobfish Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Excellent job, ... bit of a curosity too I remember making rings out of Florins (pre 45 ones I think) but were restricted on size by the size of the coin!!! wasn't rich enough to use half crowns,.....wouldn't imagine those barrel sections are too easy to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I remember making rings out of Florins (pre 45 ones I think) but were restricted on size by the size of the coin!!! Hi Gobfish, We always made them under the 1947 year, told at the time there was more Silver Content, & maybe it's right, the actual finish you get on the ring itself before this date does stand out, compared to rings made after '47. You are also right saying the size restriction is limited by the Coin, the Half Crown obviously make a bigger ring. As for sales batch...haven't got round to that one yet. Thanks for the comments, BJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddan Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Very good effort that S, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickanles Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 great workmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 If you make any to sell I will have one! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 You have my address get it in the post Super smashing great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 You have my address get it in the post Super smashing great thought you would want it face to face and him on one knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 seriously if you have any of these for sale would you mind pm'ing me and giving me a price etc ? cheers sauer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 seriously if you have any of these for sale would you mind pm'ing me and giving me a price etc ? cheers sauer me too. Or you could at leat show us all how to make them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Nice one, mate. Any good at tying flies? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 thought you would want it face to face and him on one knee. :good: You haven't met BJ have you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 thought you would want it face to face and him on one knee. Sounds good to me Mattslaptop247, & Sauer, leave it with me & I'll see if I can sort it. Or you could at leat show us all how to make them! All Secret Squirrel Stuff....the old timers would turn in there grave. BJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi BJ, Amazing craftsmanship there, I'd also love one. If possible please PM me with a price Cheers, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi BJ, Amazing craftsmanship there, I'd also love one. If possible please PM me with a price Cheers, Jon. BJ cant get on the forum right now, he,s busy making rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 BJ cant get on the forum right now, he,s busy in my ring. You Yorkshire lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 wish i was a Yorkshire lad like you. sorry mate we are full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 BJ, can you do a ladies version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) MM - I didn't realise you bat for the other side BJ - cracking job Would love to see how they are made Edited August 19, 2010 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 aup,if you do a batch to sell can you let me know please. ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 MM - I didn't realise you bat for the other side BJ - cracking job Would love to see how they are made I have piano fingers :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 id be intrested if any come up for sale also great work buddy. john boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 sorry mate im full and in a bit of pain at the mo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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