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Making half round beading.
« on: June 16, 2019, 03:25:37 am »
Hi,

A friend wanted some half round or 'D'section wire to go around the edges of the cab of a locomotive he was making.  I had plenty in stock but he said that he would like to make it.  So out came the draw plates and I made a short video which I hope you enjoy.



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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2019, 05:10:10 am »
Thankyou Tony very interesting

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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2019, 09:01:05 am »
Instructive, as always. Thanks, Tony.
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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2019, 10:09:03 pm »
Enjoyed that Tony. Very informative. Where do you get the draw plates?

Paul.
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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2019, 03:17:48 am »
Hi Paul,

Where do you get the draw plates?

Here in the UK they are available from Horological and Jewellery supply stores. Try Googling draw plates.

Take care.

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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2019, 11:20:56 am »
Hi Paul,

Where do you get the draw plates?

Here in the UK they are available from Horological and Jewellery supply stores. Try Googling draw plates.

Take care.

Tony.



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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2019, 07:02:13 am »
Thanks Tony,
As usual, I learned something new.
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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2019, 07:42:14 am »
Great video Tony, so much knowledge on this forum.
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Re: Making half round beading.
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2019, 10:24:57 am »
Thanks Tony, very interesting to see how it is done.
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