Recent content by Trevor Absolon

Arbutus. Do you have a link to company that produces a modest sized roller like the one you posted? The next thing would be to find a company that makes custom rollers. And how do you think the serrated edge was cut? With a custom made hand held tool that is made to fit the edge shape? All...

By the way. I think you can right click and save the attached images if anyone wants to open them full size to see the details that are not clear in the thumbnails.

Both of the recent posts are correct. I have one style of cone that was clearly cast flat and then rolled. last three images below. In regards to the style initially discussed though, I don't believe it could have been cast flat as if it was the inside face of the cone would be smooth and...

OK. So I think I'm pretty convinced at this point that its either a press die or lost wax investment. Of the latter I basically understand the process, but not in detail. I guess one question would be how many times could a resin cast once made be used before you had to go through the process of...

No, I'm not set up for anything in regards to making these yet. Thru the question is which route to go? Die pressing, casting or 3D printing. As for casting, I hired a guy to cast them for me once. and you can see the results. I was happy with the detail, but he did everything and I have no...

Ok, thanks for letting me know.

The mystery deepens! Maybe we should take a vote? though i imagine the results will be like most modern day elections and be split down the middle! I have wondered if a hydraulic die press could capture the small dimpling seen between the main design features thought. On that note are my...

Hello everyone and thanks for all the great input. I have tried having them cast with mixed results. One effort produced poor detail. Another had good detail but I found the interior thickness of the cone wall varied and as you have to fit tassels into them, you need all the space you can get...

Yep, everyone's nailing it so far. I've been contemplating how they would be rolled and looked into a few ideas. If anyone knows of a good manual idea/machine that would be better suited to the sizes in question, please let me know. Once I get some dies made to stamp the plates, I'd be happy to...

I appreciate the input, as that's a possibility that never crossed my mind. Once we've got this style mastered I've got some more complex ones to tackle!

Hello all. I'm new here. This is post #1. I'm going to be retiring in about 18 months and hope to pursue a passion of mine, which strange as it may sound, is restoring antique Scottish sporrans. For those who don't know what a sporran is, I'll attempt to attach an image. But basically it's the...

Brass and chrome coloured finishes are what I need. Pewter can polish up I believe but it will tarnish again as well so chrome is better as a finish.

I'm a novice in this field so bear with me. I would think it is strong enough, though I cannot honestly say which would be more durable, but I think it would be brass. My question would be is it still economical to cast using pewter and to then chrome and or gild the castings? Colour is...

Thanks to both of you for replying. I'd love to do it myself. I would need to take lessons or study under someone local to do this though. I anyone in St. Albert area can help me in this regard please let me know. I'm willing to drive reasonable distance to do this as well and to pay people for...

Hello everyone, I'm venturing down a new road. I'm getting into the custom manufacture of Scottish sporrans as a hobby. Many include brass cantles and cones on them. There just don't seem to be many suppliers of such items anymore. Most parts are made in in Pakistan and sadly the quality and...