clips

[jalbert]

I see a lot of questions about making clips, so I figured I would document one of my methods while making a clip today. This method works well when I am not starting from uniform sheet or wire. Since it was so picture heavy, I threw everything in a PDF.

 

[PatrickR]

Thank you very much. Saved to my books just in case I feel like trying something new.

 

[Dalecamino]

Thanks for sharing this John. I was hoping to see your process one day. Glad you did this tutorial. Awesome!

 

[Curly]

Thank you. It belongs in the Library.

 

[mark james]

Awesome tutorial. Its mighty nice to see such artwork. I give you a lot of credit to share these techniques.

 

[magpens]

Thank you, John !!!

 

[Jim15]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Wmcullen]

Fascinating!! Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

 

[KMCloonan]

Amazing. Very nice.

 

[Roly]

Thank you, I found this most interesting and informative. I like the pup that keeps you company

 

[Bryguy]

Terrific tutorial. Thanks for posting.

 

[papaturner]

Great ! Thank you.

 

[darrin1200]

Excellent tutorial John. I guess the next thing on my list is a torch.

 

[Ironwood]

Thanks for your insight into this part of our craft that many of us aspire to, but few of us will achieve.
Your clips are second to none.

 

[Aces-High]

Love this! Thanks for sharing.

 

[TDahl]

Hey John. Great tutorial. I have always loved the clips on your pens. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!

 

[TDahl]

HI John,

Any tips on making the clip ring?

 

[jalbert]

HI John,

Any tips on making the clip ring?

I just take square wire the thickness I need, and wrap a couple turns around a mandrel that's the same diameter as the finial tenon, then saw a ring off and solder the ends together

 

[TDahl]

I just take square wire the thickness I need, and wrap a couple turns around a mandrel that's the same diameter as the finial tenon, then saw a ring off and solder the ends together

Thanks John.

 

[jalbert]

Thanks all! Glad you found it interesting

 

[duncsuss]

Very informative write up, John - thanks!

Curious about the very first step - you have the piece of argentium on a charcoal block and hit it with a flame. Doesn't that set fire to the charcoal? Is there a reason to use charcoal rather than one of those magnesia soldering blocks?

 

[jalbert]

Very informative write up, John - thanks!

Curious about the very first step - you have the piece of argentium on a charcoal block and hit it with a flame. Doesn't that set fire to the charcoal? Is there a reason to use charcoal rather than one of those magnesia soldering blocks?

No clue! Never used one of those soldering blocks before.