15-16
Place the anticlastic
bezel on a bench
block or anvil, and hammer down
the edges to create a channel. Flip
the bezel back and forth while you
are hammering to ensure an even
channel.
DRILL THE BEZEL
Mark three positions for drilling
evenly around the bezel, using a fi ne
tip Sharpie.17
Center punch the markings.17202318211922(^1516)
18-19
Using a high speed
steel (HSS) drill bit
and rotary tool on a wooden ring
mandrel or bench pin, drill a hole at
each mark.
20
Clean the bezel with steel
wool or a brass brush.
WIRE THE STONE TO THE
BEZEL
21
Measure the distances
between the center hole of the
drusy to each hole of the bezel. Add
½" to this measurement and cut 3
wires accordingly.
Draw a ball approximately 2mm at
the end of each wire.
22
Place all three wires through
the hole in the drusy. Make a
tight bend on the back pulling each
wire toward its respective hole.
23
Insert one wire into each of
the three holes in the bezel.
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