A small but weighty matter..
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A small but weighty matter..
A little while ago, I was kindly given an original 1/4 oz "Bell" plummet.
I had a little piece of 5/8" diameter copper and thought about trying to make some.
These are my first attempts at making a set on the lathe. The loops are 1/16" brass wire soldered in and the inserts are from an old wine bottle cork.
Please excuse terrible background..!
I had a little piece of 5/8" diameter copper and thought about trying to make some.
These are my first attempts at making a set on the lathe. The loops are 1/16" brass wire soldered in and the inserts are from an old wine bottle cork.
Please excuse terrible background..!
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? Yet one of them shall not fall without your Father knoweth" ..Jesus of Nazareth, King James AV
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Re: A small but weighty matter..
Those are lovely
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Re: A small but weighty matter..
Little works of art !!!
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Wonderful WM+
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Re: A small but weighty matter..
Another lovely project, beautifully executed - thank you for sharing with us.
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Re: A small but weighty matter..
Cor! They're a bit special!
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Re: A small but weighty matter..
Very nice WM+ well done. However,....
Can't help thinking that they won't look half as nice when they turn green. Or will they?
Can't help thinking that they won't look half as nice when they turn green. Or will they?
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They're perfect!
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Re: A small but weighty matter..
I still have one of those plummets in my bag.... they are beautiful WM+
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
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