Handmade BBC4 Monday evening

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Looks like a bit of interesting silversmithing

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

We're enjoying it … Just watching the Hallmark being laser-etched.

MichaelG.

[Mick HenshallParticipant @mickhenshall99321]

Especially liked the 2nd episode about the handmade shoes

Mick

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Some lovely work there. Particularly liked the texture on the beakers, I did something similar to a draw front hand carving the texture with a small gouge – a lot of work for a downstairs loo vanity unit!

That dep red enamel was also gorgeous the way the subtle pattern radiated outwards

Edited By JasonB on 20/06/2016 21:04:15

[Mike CrossfieldParticipant @mikecrossfield92481]

-most enjoyable programme. Very nice to see a Myford Super 7 of the same vintage as my own being used.

Mike

[Ian ParkinParticipant @ianparkin39383]

Very good series of programmes

Just musing on how much the block of gold was to mount in the chuck and turn convex?

He must keep track of his swarf !!!

It seemed to turn nicely

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Ian Parkin on 21/06/2016 09:04:34:

Just musing on how much the block of gold was to mount in the chuck and turn convex?

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**LINK**

MichaelG.

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Hi All,

I can only find the 3 programmes on the Windsor Chair, Damascus Knife and Glass jug.

Are there more? Is so may I have a link please?

Regards,

Martin

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Martin King 2 on 21/06/2016 09:40:10:

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Handmade by Royal Appointment

**LINK**

MichaelG.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Talking of Damascus Knives has anyone been watching "forged in fire" which goes out on a Thursday evening on History channel. 4 Bladesmiths compete to make a knife in the studio , after two have been eliminated the remaining pair get a week to make a weapon in their own workshop, winner gets $10K

[Mick HenshallParticipant @mickhenshall99321]

Next one is Steinway pianos making repairing &restoring, should be good, only seen one forged in fire Jason they had to make a knife and the survivors made a replica Scottish Claymore without much success I thought but entertaining nevertheless

Mick

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Michael G, many thanks, Martin

[julian atkinsParticipant @julianatkins58923]

I am also very grateful to Michael G for his link as missed the programme when originally broadcast.

I would have to say probably the most interesting 30 minutes of BBC in many many years. Myford lathe, hand engraving gold etc. Wonderful!

Is there a 'niche' market us model engineers can jump on?

Cheers,

Julian

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