Using Dies with Silver in the Hydraulic Press

How use Dies with Silver in the Hydraulic Press.

[@arbor_rose]

Great results, easy to follow video.

[@harrelsontrumpets]

The lead part is hilarious! I would HOPE everyone in any developed country would know this!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Harrelson Trumpets right? U would be surprised 🙃

[@kabs488]

Love all your work! You have inspired me to get into making jewelry🤗 well mostly I've been wire wrapping. I don't have all the cool tools you have..question..have you used metal clay and if so what are your thoughts.

[@corystreat8037]

Thank you once again!
You are a down to earth Sweetheart that is easy for me to follow😊

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

thanks corey :)

[@tedmaulassociate4063]

Leslie what gauge of metal did you use for the India dies? You mentioned that when you do it by hand with a hammer you need to use 30 gauge that in the press you can do a thicker guage. Which guage did you use in the press? Thanks!

[@johnmimist]

Sterling?

[@printme2010]

I wonder if this would work with an arbor press?

[@romandelatorre1232]

Gracias por tips.

[@samuellaramsey5963]

Leslie, love this video...Thanks so much. What type of solder do you use for the conchos? Paste?
Thanks!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

depends on what i'm making and what stage your at with your project! There isn't a one solder fits all situation!

[@cncrichard1]

Very nice video. You should wear safety glasses. You never know when a die might explode.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

i actually have a face shield!

[@littlehills739]

any benefit to using lead ball not sheet so it presses in b4 filling out

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Hi there, I recommend thin red hard urethane for that, depending on the depth of your die you may still need a fuller piece. Of urethane to fill it out .

[@littlehills739]

@@LeslieKailVillarreal ok thank you

[@sonjadelebinski1442]

Hi Leslie! Thank you for your tutorial. I have some nice historic dies which I‘d like to use. The press you use is not available in Germany. So what pressure is necessary ? Would 15t do? Please help me to find the right press for me! Thank you!

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Sonja Delebinski the best press u can get is a Bonny doon press Rio grande can Sell u one and ship to u. I don’t know about a 15 ton press. I suppose if u used really thin metal it may give u a impression but 20 ton is the standard needed.

[@sonjadelebinski1442]

Ok, thank you so much for advice! I am going to search for a suitable press here! If I can‘t find one I will come back to your offer. Thanks a lot once again!

[@matt1343able]

thanks for shearing this video .i have a question is it possible use Nickel .instead of lead?thanks

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

NO!!!! the lead works well because its soft and pushed the metal into the silver. Nickel is way too hard. you can use urethane and rubber or even leather instead of lead but lead works best

[@matt1343able]

@@LeslieKailVillarreal .thanks Leslie

[@cristinaleonard1]

Hey Leslie! Awesome video. Thank you for posting it. I just bought some male/female stamps that are made of steel rod instead of plates like the Tucker tools. Do you have any ideas on how I could use them in the hydraulic press?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

Cristina Leonard Go to my website Lesliekailvillarreal.com and click the contact button you can email me photos of what you bought

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

You can try using the Tucker dies in the hydraulic press but some urethane is your mail pusher and the female is the one that has the impression so you don’t use the mail pusher if you’re using the hydraulic press

[@johnhowton2067]

HI LESLIE , WHERE DID YOU GET THAT FACE SHIELD. THANKS

[@bernimaria9424]

Nice video ....why do you buy this machine? Grettings from Chile¡

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

I had issues with the pink one I now own a Bonny Doon availabe from Rio grande

[@Vatsek]

Is there anything that you cannot do on your press? Simply, is 20 ton almost always enough?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Vatsek 20 to press will handle jewelry making needs. if you want to use your press to make tools you may need something larger

[@ronaldmelhorn1388]

Your awesome. I'm very impressed. I just started watching your videos.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Ronald Melhorn ..aww thank you darlin :)
check out my website www.lesliekailvillarreal.com

[@rumrun11]

Ha, that’s an Elk not a Moose.

[@javieruriel]

where did you get the press

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

The best deal for the nicest press .. go to Rio Grande and buy a Bonny Doon

[@paulettesloat3242]

Hi Leslie
awesome video...what size electric press do you have 20lbs ?
thank you for sharing!
P

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Polly Dolly yep I got rid of my 20 ton Potter USA electric press and am getting a bonny doon

[@paulettesloat3242]

+Leslie Villarreal
can i ask why you use lead instead of the rubber thing ?

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

+Polly Dolly urethane wont work for the dies

[@twodogstudiomt]

That’s a deer. 😉💛

[@bobbiehousand5166]

Sorry I missed, but Jerry who? Thanks

[@luckysareenrajput5417]

Mam what metal youse to leg name

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

sterling or fine silver from 28g to 18g

[@crushed51]

Question for you, What kind of oil do you use in your press work ?. Could you use something as simple as W D 40 ?.
Also a li l piese of constructive criticism, always remember to include the obvious, ESPECIALLY when it comes to safety tips EG to jeep your fingers OUT of the press while it's operating, I always go be the axiom Never think "OH NOBODY WILL DO THAT" BECAUSE THE MINUTE YOU THINK THAT SOMEBODY WILL.

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

crushed51 yes that will work