Talk about needing a steady hand and a keen eye! How do they make these tiny rubies Cameron? Especially the synthetic ones? Would be interesting to know!
The technology and methods used today are quite different, but if you are interested in how they were made just pre WW2, search for a UA-cam video called Jewel bBearings - Elgin National Watch Co. WWII Production It shows in detail how watch jewels were made from the production of boules of synthetic ruby, all the way through to the finished product.
This series of videos is a real pleasure to watch. Nice to see someone else in the workshop with you in this one!
You are so lucky to work like this ❤
Talk about needing a steady hand and a keen eye! How do they make these tiny rubies Cameron? Especially the synthetic ones? Would be interesting to know!
The technology and methods used today are quite different, but if you are interested in how they were made just pre WW2, search for a UA-cam video called Jewel bBearings - Elgin National Watch Co. WWII Production
It shows in detail how watch jewels were made from the production of boules of synthetic ruby, all the way through to the finished product.
This really reminded me of bullet seating when reloading ammo, Just a lot smaller!
Nerves of "Steel".