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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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...
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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.
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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...
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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...
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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...
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    Ok, thanks for letting me know.
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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...
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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...
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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...
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    Making metal cones for antique Scottish sporrans

    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!
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