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January 28, 2021, 10:06pm
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We have a couple of threads where jewelers have discussed using the Nomad:
I’m using a Nomad for cutting recesses in pure silver and then applying vitreous (glass) enamel into the recesses. There have been some challenges and a learning curve. But I’m now to the point of getting some pretty good results.
I cut the recess about 1/2 the depth (0.025") of 16 gauge (0.050") fine silver. I use a 1/8" end mill (#102Z) for the larger areas followed by 1/16" (#112Z) and 1/32" (#122) to define the sharp interior corners. I hold down the silver sheet with the blue fixturing wax…
Can the Nomad engrave on small pieces of jewelry? I own a Shapeoko XXL, is there a way to set it up to engrave on small pieces of jewelry? If so what is needed such as “bits, Spindle, etc…” Any info helps. Thanks.
Hi there!
I am a former sustainability consultant and newly jewelry designer. I quitted my job in May to become a full time jeweler
One person has posted about this:
and there’s been some more general discussion (search on jewelry, gold, silver…) — mostly it seems to “just work”.
Hi @Rasser00 ,
Beautiful piece. Can you elaborate on the “sulfur in liquid” part for making the knot stand out ?
Also if you have other pieces of jewelry you have done with your Nomad, I would love to see them, we don’t get to see many of those around here.
Looking for ideas to cut 1mm silver in my Nomad. Sheet are no big maybe 40 by 80mm max. Need to be flat on the bed. Which table and clamps recommend. My main use with Nomad is jewelry made by silver and gold. Some ideas please.
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Hey all. This forum has been incredibly helpful for me in my process of learning the Nomad and I wanted to say thanks. Pretty much have been using the nomad exclusively to make jewelry since I first got it in May and am showing what is going to total about 90 pieces in an art show. Wanted to show you some examples.
If you are curious about some of my other wo…
Yes, I’ve cut Mokume with my Nomad. Works great; easy to cut, similar to when I cut Sterling Silver.
I used 24 gauge Mokume that I purchase through Reactive Metals .
as well as:
https://carbide3d.com/projects/001-heart-necklace/
Unfortunately, jewelers have been quite private in their work and not many have commented on it (we sell the machines through Rio Grande, and I don’t think we’ve gotten more than 3 support tickets from purchases there).
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